Japanese ambassador moves to quash melon drama, defend Albanese
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-08-12 17:35 UTC+10:00
Section: Politics / Federal
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Australia
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The Japanese ambassador to Australia has backed Anthony Albanese as controversy over the prime minister’s controversial melon comments as the Coalition and One Nation united to demand the prime minister apologise.
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