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
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…
