Australia to recognise Palestinian state, Media release by Hon. Anthony Albanese MHR, Prime Minister of Australia and Senator Hon. Penny Wong, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, 11 August 2025

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Australia will recognise the State of Palestine at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in September, to contribute to international momentum towards a two-state solution, a ceasefire in Gaza and release of the hostages. Since 1947, Australia has supported Israel’s existence. In that year, Australia’s Foreign Minister Evatt chaired the UN committee…

Sanctions in response to terrorist attacks perpetrated by Hamas, 23 January 2024

Media Release

Australia has imposed further counter-terrorism financing sanctions on 12 persons and three entities linked to Hamas, Hizballah and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. This action is concurrent with further sanctions imposed on Hamas-linked targets by the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union. Those sanctioned include Hamas leaders, financial facilitators, and persons who have provided training to…

Further humanitarian assistance to Occupied Palestinian Territories and the region, Senator Hon. Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs & Hon. Pat Conroy MHR, Minister for International Development and the Pacific, 16 January 2024

Media Release

Australia will provide an additional $21.5 million in humanitarian assistance to the Middle East, including in response to the urgent and ongoing humanitarian needs resulting from the Hamas-Israel conflict. This funding will be directed to conflict affected populations in the Occupied Palestinian Territories and to address the ongoing regional refugee crisis, with a focus on…

Visit To Jordan, Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories and the United Arab Emirates, Senator Hon. Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs, 15 January 2024

Media Release

This week I will travel to Jordan, Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories and the United Arab Emirates, to support international diplomatic efforts towards a durable peace in the Middle East. One hundred days since the October 7 terror attacks, I will use Australia’s voice to advocate for a pathway out of the current conflict, an…