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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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Wong warns ‘there are limits’ to helping Australians affected by flight cancellations amid Iran conflict
ByNick Visser March 1, 2026March 2, 2026

Government has not yet committed to repatriation flights as Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways cancel flightsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian government says…

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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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Australia joins UK and Canada in formally recognising Palestinian state
ByTom McIlroyin New York September 21, 2025

Move comes as Anthony Albanese tries to secure meeting with Donald Trump and amid warnings that recognition could spark ‘punitive measures’ from the USGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia has formally recognised Palestin…

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Australia joins UK and Canada in formally recognising Palestinian state
ByTom McIlroyin New York September 21, 2025

Move comes as Anthony Albanese tries to secure meeting with Donald Trump and amid warnings that recognition could spark ‘punitive measures’ from the USGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia has formally recognised Palestin…

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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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PM backs Iran strikes but says Australia is ‘deeply concerned about any escalation’
ByJosh Butler and Dan Jervis-Bardy June 23, 2025

Penny Wong refuses to say whether Pine Gap communications facility in NT was used in US bombing of three Iranian nuclear sitesAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese says A…

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PM backs Iran strikes but says Australia is ‘deeply concerned about any escalation’
ByJosh Butler and Dan Jervis-Bardy June 23, 2025June 23, 2025

Penny Wong refuses to say whether Pine Gap communications facility in NT was used in US bombing of three Iranian nuclear sitesAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese says A…

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Australia says Iran’s nuclear program ‘a threat to international peace’ after US launches attacks and threatens more
ByDan Jervis-Bardy June 22, 2025

Albanese government says ‘security situation in region is highly volatile’ as experts and Greens decry Trump-ordered strikes as illegalAustralia news live: latest politics updatesThe federal government has called for “de-escalation, dialogue and diplom…

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