Live: PM says podcast appearance leading to Minogue, melons gaffes 'an error'

live Federal politics live: PM says podcast appearance leading to Minogue, melons gaffes 'an error' The prime minister has told 7.30 his appearance on an episode of the Bush Deep podcast, which attracted criticism over his comments on Kylie Minogue and his melon gaffe, was "an error". Follow all the updates in our live blog. Submit a comment or question Live updates PM says Bush Deep podcast appearance was 'an error' Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has told 7.30 it was "an error" to appear on the Bush Deep podcast that has attracted much criticism. The PM first came under scrutiny for playing "shag, marry, date" on the podcast, which was broadcast in July. He has since unequivocally apologised for saying he would "shag" Kylie Minogue. Recently it was hand gestures he made on the podcast, while referring to a pair of melons given to him by Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae, that caused controversy. He told 7.30 that in hindsight he should not have gone on the podcast and that he had learned from it. "I learned that I need to do better every day," Albanese said. "If I had my time again … then I wouldn't have done that podcast. "We have a view which is trying to talk to as many people as possible, but clearly that was an error." Read the full story from 7.30's Paul Johnson in the link below. Good morning 👋 Hello and welcome to our federal politics live blog! I'm thrilled to have you join us bright and early this Friday morning. I'm Josh Boscaini joining you live from Parliament House in Canberra, here and ready to bring you all of today's federal politics news. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has told 7.30 his appearance on the Bush Deep podcast was "an error". The podcast appearance came under fire after Albanese said he would "shag" Kylie Minogue and gestured with his hands in front of his chest when discussing a gift of crown melons from Japan's PM. And federal government advisors have extended their outlook on when 1.2 million homes will be built. Let's get right into the day and see what it brings us! Loading