Australia to recognise Palestinian state in September, says Albanese

Australia to recognise Palestinian state in September, says Albanese

By Joe Udo CANBERA (CONVERSEER) – Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Monday that Australia will formally recognise a Palestinian state, joining France, Britain and Canada in signalling similar commitments. The decision follows weeks of pressure from within his Cabinet and growing calls from Australians to back Palestinian statehood, amid mounting criticism of the humanitarian…

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Hamas: Australia Must Halt Funding Terrorist Organisations

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) estimates the Australian Government’s ODA to Palestine for 2023-2024 to be $32.2 million, somewhat more than the last few years. Considering the conflict and the atrocities in Israel, CVA calls for a moratorium on any funding for Palestine. “The Australian Government’s funding of Palestine to the tune…

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