Aussie PM Anthony Albanese faces backlash for 'melons' joke about Japanese leader
In Japan, premium melons are considered luxury items and can cost more than AUS$270, according to Japan's former ambassador to Australia.
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Australia's opposition leader has called for Albanese to apologise over the "insulting" joke. When the host asked if she'd smuggled the fruit through Australian customs, Albanese held his hands up and said "got a couple of melons".
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Australia's opposition leader has called for Albanese to apologise over the "insulting" joke.
according to IOL (Independent Online)When the host asked if she'd smuggled the fruit through Australian customs, Albanese held his hands up and said "got a couple of melons".
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