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Labor MPs quietly alarmed by Albanese government’s response to US-Israel strikes on Iran
ByDan Jervis-Bardy and Sarah Basford Canales March 10, 2026

Exclusive: Several MPs question why the party rushed to endorse strikes that were likely in breach of international lawFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor MPs were priva…

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News live: flights from Australia to Middle East cancelled; Albanese says Iran’s nuclear program a ‘threat to global peace’
ByAdeshola Ore February 28, 2026March 1, 2026

Follow the latest updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe foreign minister, Penny Wong, says Australia was not told in advance about the bombing of Iran but won’t say whether intelligence facilities here were used.“We…

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The 23 Australian children stuck in Syria are not responsible for their parents. They need our government’s support to return | Donald Rothwell
ByDonald Rothwell February 24, 2026

If the circumstances of those from Roj camp become even more perilous, the Albanese government may be forced to interveneFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastEver since news br…

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‘There is hope’: Australia welcomes Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza
ByKrishani Dhanji September 30, 2025

Anthony Albanese applauds commitment to denying Hamas a role in any future governance of Gaza, and urges Hamas to agree to the termsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Aus…

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‘There is hope’: Australia welcomes Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza
ByKrishani Dhanji September 30, 2025

Anthony Albanese applauds commitment to denying Hamas a role in any future governance of Gaza, and urges Hamas to agree to the termsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Aus…

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Albanese warns Netanyahu expansion of settlements in West Bank risks putting two-state solution ‘out of reach’
ByTom McIlroy in New York and Dan Jervis-Bardy September 22, 2025

Australian PM will tell major conference in US the trajectory of Gaza conflict is deeply worrying to the international communityFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Alb…

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Albanese warns Netanyahu expansion of settlements in West Bank risks putting two-state solution ‘out of reach’
ByTom McIlroy in New York and Dan Jervis-Bardy September 22, 2025September 22, 2025

Australian PM tells major conference in US the trajectory of Gaza conflict is deeply worrying to the international communityFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanes…

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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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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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Decision delayed for pro-Palestine protest on Sydney Harbour Bridge as police warn of possible crowd crush
ByCatie McLeod August 1, 2025August 1, 2025

Group’s lawyers say demonstration ‘cannot be stopped’ as Christian-led group protesting antisemitism plans rally for same dayAustralian activists allege they were ‘brutalised psychologically’ after Israeli military detained Gaza aid boatGet our breaki…

Read More Decision delayed for pro-Palestine protest on Sydney Harbour Bridge as police warn of possible crowd crush