Australia joins UK and Canada in formally recognizing Palestine
Australia has formally recognized Palestine as a sovereign state, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says, joining the United Kingdom and Canada in taking the historic decision.
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- Published Date: 04:35 | 21 September 2025
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Australia on Sunday formally recognised the State of Palestine, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in a statement on Sunday.
Australia was recognising Palestine alongside Canada and Britain as part of an effort to revive momentum for a two-state solution that starts with a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages held there, Albanese said in the joint statement with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
Hamas must have no role in Palestine, the statement said.
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