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What conditions has Australia put on recognition of a Palestinian state – and what will happen if they are not met?
ByJosh Butler August 13, 2025

The prime minister is facing criticism from the opposition for ‘skating over the issue’ as experts concede there will be ‘lots of challenges’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podc…

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Anthony Albanese says Benjamin Netanyahu is ‘in denial’ about crisis in Gaza
ByJosh Butler and Krishani Dhanji August 12, 2025

The PM’s escalating criticism of Israel comes as the French president overnight welcomed Australia’s plan to recognise Palestinian statehood Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podca…

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Anthony Albanese says Benjamin Netanyahu is ‘in denial’ about crisis in Gaza
ByJosh Butler and Krishani Dhanji August 12, 2025August 12, 2025

The PM’s escalating criticism of Israel comes as the French president overnight welcomed Australia’s plan to recognise Palestinian statehoodFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcas…

Read More Anthony Albanese says Benjamin Netanyahu is ‘in denial’ about crisis in Gaza
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Marles insists Australia ‘not supplying weapons to Israel’ but critics argue ‘parts of weapons are weapons’
ByTom McIlroy Chief political correspondent August 10, 2025

Acting prime minister decries ‘misinformation’ regarding arms exports while Greens claim ‘hollow talking points … aren’t washing with the public’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news p…

Read More Marles insists Australia ‘not supplying weapons to Israel’ but critics argue ‘parts of weapons are weapons’
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If Albanese is serious about actions not slogans, there is a way Australia can make a difference for Palestinians | Zoe Daniel
ByZoe Daniel August 9, 2025

When it comes to recognising Palestine, for once the PM’s characteristic pragmatic caution seems rightRecognition of a state of Palestine must be more than a performative response to domestic political pressure.It’s long been framed as the reward at th…

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The huge Harbour Bridge march shows people have had a gutful of seeing starving children in Gaza. Politicians need to catch up | Anne Davies
ByAnne Davies August 3, 2025

Along with the horror of Gaza, there was palpable anger towards Chris Minns and, to a lesser extent, Anthony AlbaneseSea of people march across Sydney Harbour Bridge calling for an end to killing in GazaThe New South Wales premier, Chris Minns, risks g…

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The huge Harbour Bridge march shows people have had a gutful of seeing starving children in Gaza. Politicians need to catch up | Anne Davies
ByAnne Davies August 3, 2025

Along with the horror of Gaza, there was palpable anger towards Chris Minns and, to a lesser extent, Anthony AlbaneseSea of people march across Sydney Harbour Bridge calling for an end to killing in GazaThe New South Wales premier, Chris Minns, risks g…

Read More The huge Harbour Bridge march shows people have had a gutful of seeing starving children in Gaza. Politicians need to catch up | Anne Davies
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‘Action, not slogans’: Albanese dismisses pressure from Labor MPs to toughen Israel stance
ByTom McIlroy Chief political correspondent July 30, 2025July 30, 2025

The prime minister resists demands for more sanctions as clamour grows to follow UK and France in recognising PalestineFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese has…

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Sanction Israel and recognise Palestine: here are the steps Australia should take next on Gaza | Donald Rothwell
ByDonald Rothwell July 28, 2025

The time has come for the Albanese government to do more than just issue statements decrying breaches of international lawThe Albanese government has given its clearest statement yet on the legality of Israel’s conduct in Gaza. Anthony Albanese told th…

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Sanction Israel and recognise Palestine: here are the steps Australia should take next on Gaza | Donald Rothwell
ByDonald Rothwell July 28, 2025

The time has come for the Albanese government to do more than just issue statements decrying breaches of international lawThe Albanese government has given its clearest statement yet on the legality of Israel’s conduct in Gaza. Anthony Albanese told th…

Read More Sanction Israel and recognise Palestine: here are the steps Australia should take next on Gaza | Donald Rothwell