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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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Albanese government criticised for ‘weak’ response to US attacks on Iran as experts decry ‘flagrant breach’ of law
ByDan Jervis-Bardy June 22, 2025June 22, 2025

Former adviser to Penny Wong argues Australia should make clear ‘we are a country that stands up … for the rules-based order’Australia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia has said Iran’…

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Education minister intervenes to address crisis unfolding at ANU – as it happened
ByNick Visser June 20, 2025June 20, 2025

This blog has now closedBragg says ‘better value’ for taxpayers if Coalition part of Chalmers’ productivity roundtableAndrew Bragg, the shadow minister for productivity and deregulation, told RN Breakfast this morning it was up to treasurer Jim Chalmer…

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Newsroom edition: the consequences of the Israel-Iran war – podcast
By June 19, 2025

The world is hanging on to Donald Trump’s every word, waiting to see if or how the US will intervene in the Israel-Iran conflict. While Australia’s foreign minister, Penny Wong, warns of risks to global stability and urges dialogue, questions remain ab…

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