Anthony Albanese witzelte im Juli über ein Melonen-Geschenk von Japans Regierungschefin Sanae Takaichi. Ein Ex-Botschafter sieht darin Sexismus – und ruft nun die Opposition auf den Plan.

Opposition leader Angus Taylor said comments Anthony Albanese made about a gift from Japan's prime minister were "insulting".

Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek says it was a “completely unnecessary interpretation” of Anthony Albanese’s comments by the former Japanese ambassador.