Sydney, Aug. 12 (Jiji Press)--Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had no ill intent when he made a remark regarding a gift from his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi that has been criticized as sexist, the Australian government told the Japanese government. Sources at

Opposition leader Angus Taylor said comments Anthony Albanese made about a gift from Japan's prime minister were "insulting".

Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek says it was a “completely unnecessary interpretation” of Anthony Albanese’s comments by the former Japanese ambassador.