Albanese resists calls to apologise to Japanese PM for 'melons' gesture | ABC NEWS
Community Score: 50% | 72 views | 5d
0 community ratings: null thumbs up, null thumbs down
Anthony Albanese has resisted calls from the opposition to apologise to his Japanese counterpart for a gesture he made on a podcast referencing a pair of prized melons gifted during a diplomatic visit. The opposition stepped up its criticism, accusing the prime minister of being disrespectful and "classless". Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-11/federal-politics-live-blog-august-11/107022468 Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated. #ABCNEWS #ABCNEWSAustralia
Tags: Australia, abc, abc news, news, auspol, auspol news, anthony albanese, australian political news, australian news, japan news, albanese melons gesture, albanese melons gaffe, albanese melons controversey, albanese melons scandal, albanese melon scandal, albanese melon controversey, albanese melon gaffe, sanae takaichi, australia japan relations, albanese melons news
More from ABC News (Australia)
- The biggest market sell-off since 'Liberation Day' | The Business | ABC NEWS — Score: 50%
- Designer Katie Perry wins trademark case against pop star | ABC NEWS — Score: 50%
- A look around the NT as residents deal with flooding emergency | ABC NEWS — Score: 50%
- Bundaberg homes inundated after Burnett River peaks | ABC News — Score: 50%
- Reindeer races in Finland draw international crowds | The World | ABC NEWS — Score: 50%
- Grave fears for Iranian footballers after Australia asylum saga | The World | ABC News — Score: 50%