Anthony Albanese appears in comedy sketch threatening HECS reinstatement

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 09:55 · Archive

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has appeared in a comedy sketch by podcast duo Isaac Gibbons and Jack Say, known for their podcast 'swag on the beat'. The video, posted to Instagram, sees Mr Albanese playing a protective father having a stern talk with his fictional daughter's partner.

In the skit, Gibbons plays Mr Albanese's fictional daughter whilst Say plays her boyfriend James. When James meets Mr Albanese at the door, the Prime Minister tells him: 'Bear in mind, I'm very protective of my daughter. And if you break her heart, I can reinstate your HECS debt.' Mr Albanese smiles warmly towards his fake daughter before the scene ends.

The video attracted thousands of comments on social media. Fellow comedians The Inspired Unemployed called it a notable collaboration, whilst TV personality Osher Gunsberg described it as the 'best crossover episode ever'. Some commenters praised the sketch, whilst others were less positive, with one writing 'you guys are now sellouts' and another commenting 'this is not it'.

How it is being reported

• Anthony Albanese jokingly threatens to ‘reinstate HECS’ in wild comedy cameoAnthony Albanese has made a wild cameo in a popular comedy duo’s video, with the Prime Minister jokingly threatening to reinstate HECS debt in the skit.Perth Now · 10 Oct, 09:29
• Anthony Albanese jokingly threatens to ‘reinstate HECS’ in wild comedy cameoAnthony Albanese has made a wild cameo in a popular comedy duo’s video, with the Prime Minister jokingly threatening to reinstate HECS debt in the skit.The West Australian · 10 Oct, 09:29

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