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Australia’s prime minister refuses to apologise to Japanese counterpart over melon gaffe ⊖
Anthony Albanese faces criticism after appearing to joke on a podcast about a gift of melons from Sanae Takaichi
The Australian prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has rejected calls to apologise to Jap…
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Delivery drivers to be paid minimum $31.30 an hour across Australia in ‘world-leading’ decision ⊕
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Australia's PM Anthony Albanese under fire for 'melons' gag about Japanese leader ⊖⊖
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Asked whether he would say sorry for his "disrespectful behaviour" in parliament on Tuesday, the Australian leader said: "I reject the assertion in the question."
Australia PM under fire for remarks on Japanese counterpart's melon gifts ⊖
An ex-Japanese envoy said the "sexist" comments "betrayed the close bond" between the countries.
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