Aug 12, 2026 – 5.23pmAnthony Albanese makes a virtue out of talking widely to the media, even to bizarre pop-culture podcasts. But after his gaffe about the Japanese prime minister’s “melons”, the PM seems to have decided less is more when it comes to answering questions.A quick recap: On July 3, during an interview on comedy podcast Bush Deep with comedian Nikki Osborne, at the prime minister’s official residence in Canberra, The Lodge, Albanese made light of a pair of crown melons gifted during an official visit by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Albanese’s disappearing act after Bush Deep podcast
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s absence from Canberra press conferences since ‘Melongate’ began has become conspicuous.
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