ANTALYA, Nov 14: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen were caught on an open microphone exchanging a lewd joke before a meeting at the COP31 climate summit in Antalya, Turkey.
Albanese was heard advising Bowen not to keep his mobile phone in his breast pocket, saying phone signals could affect the heart's rhythm.
Bowen replied that he was more concerned about keeping the phone in his trouser pocket. Albanese then made a sexually suggestive remark, asking whether it was because of his genitals. Bowen laughed and said that was important too, possibly more important than the heart.
The two appeared unaware that their microphones were active, and the conversation was captured on camera and audio.
A spokesperson for Albanese said the two were joking during a break between meetings.
