The Real Problem With Australia's Melongate: It Uses Japan as a Prop
3 sources·Updated August 17, 2026
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- Irish Times World·5h agoJapan’s defence minister arrives in Australia amid ‘melongate’ controversy
Anthony Albanese embroiled in unlikely scandal about pricey fruit gifted by Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi
Read at Irish Times World → - The West Australian·1d agoEditorial: Albanese’s chance to put ‘Melongate’ behind us
This week will see the arrival of Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi in Canberra for high-stakes talks with his Australian counterpart, Richard Marles.
Read at The West Australian →
