A crude statue featuring Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump appears outside Victorian Parliament House in Melbourne, according to multiple reports. The statue is said to have been installed secretly overnight at Gordon Reserve, opposite Victoria’s Parliament. It depicts Albanese on his knees as he appears to face or present himself to Trump, with critics describing it as mocking.
One outlet reports that early morning commuters discovered the installation after it suddenly emerged. Another describes the statue’s imagery directly, noting the kneeling pose in front of Trump. A further report says police are investigating how the statue was placed and whether any permits or authorisations were involved.
Across the reports, the core points are consistent: the statue was not publicly announced, it was discovered by members of the public near Victorian Parliament, it includes both political leaders in a kneeling/servile-style portrayal, and authorities are assessing the circumstances of its installation.
