Japanese ambassador to Australia downplays Albanese melon gaffe as Taylor claims PM has ‘stuffed up’
Japan says Australia has assured it that Anthony Albanese did not make comments about Sanae Takaichi ‘in the way that has been reported’. Photograph: Saeed Khan/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenJapan says Australia has assured it that Anthony Albanese did not make comments about Sanae Takaichi ‘in the way that has been reported’. Discussing the present, he appeared to make hand gestures in front of his chest, saying “she brought two, as you do”.
- ▪Japan says Australia has assured it that Anthony Albanese did not make comments about Sanae Takaichi ‘in the way that has been reported’.
- ▪Photograph: Saeed Khan/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenJapan says Australia has assured it that Anthony Albanese did not make comments about Sanae Takaichi ‘in the way that has been reported’.
- ▪Discussing the present, he appeared to make hand gestures in front of his chest, saying “she brought two, as you do”.
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Japan says Australia has assured it that Anthony Albanese did not make comments about Sanae Takaichi ‘in the way that has been reported’. Photograph: Saeed Khan/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenJapan says Australia has assured it that Anthony Albanese did not make comments about Sanae Takaichi ‘in the way that has been reported’. Photograph: Saeed Khan/AFP/Getty ImagesAustralian politicsJapanese ambassador to Australia downplays Albanese melon gaffe as Taylor claims PM has ‘stuffed up’Coalition demands police investigate apparent leaking of diplomatic cable to newspaper but Labor calls it a ‘silly political stunt’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Josh Butler and Tom McIlroyWed 12 Aug 2026 04.18…
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