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‘Largely symbolic’: Australians split on plan for Palestinian recognition: A quarter of voters support Australia recognising a Palestinian state regardless of ...
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Why cash is still king for most Australians: A new poll shows Australians still prefer not to pay by card despite recent changes.
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Over 70% of Australians more divided than 12 months ago: Survey: CANBERRA: A survey found that almost three-quarters of Australians believe the country is more ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/11/02/over-70-of-australians-more-divided-than-12-months-ago-survey
Trust in politicians plunges, new polling shows, as education divide splits Australian voters
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'There will be no Palestinian State': Netanyahu's big warning to UK, Canada, Australia after Palestine recognition | World News
hindustantimes.com/world-news/there-will-be-no-palestinian-state-netanyahus-warning-to-uk-canada-and-australia-after-move-to-recognise-palestine-101758492993158.html

Portugal formally recognises Palestinian state: Portugal's Foreign Affairs Minister Paulo Rangel announced on Sunday that the country has now recognised the ...
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Widespread protests held in Australia to support Palestinians: Thousands of Australians joined pro-Palestinian rallies on Sunday, organisers said ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/widespread-protests-held-australia-support-palestinians-2025-08-24/
Key FactsMassive Australian Protests Show Solidarity with Palestinians
Aug 24, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- On August 24, approximately 350,000 people participated in demonstrations across more than 40 Australian cities, including Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne.
- The protests were triggered by the Australian government’s recent decision to recognize a Palestinian state, straining relations with Israel.
- Participants called for an end to violence in Gaza and urged sanctions against Israel, while some critics labeled the protests unsafe.
- The Gaza conflict has resulted in over 60,000 deaths and severe humanitarian shortages, according to Palestinian authorities.
We demand an end to this genocide in Gaza and to demand that our government sanction Israel.— Josh Lees, organiser of the protests in Sydney.

Palestinian State Recognition Backed by Nearly 6 in 10 Americans: Poll: Several countries including Australia, the United Kingdom and France have moved to ...
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Palestinian statehood: 58 pct Americans believe Palestinian state should be recognized
english.alarabiya.net/News/united-states/2025/08/20/palestinian-statehood-58-pct-americans-believe-palestinian-state-should-be-recognized
‘Disgust’: Trump furious with Albo: The US ambassador to Israel has slammed as “ill-timed” and “not OK” the announcement by Australia and other countries to ...
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Key FactsAustralia Recognizes Palestine, Excludes Hamas from Peace Talks
Aug 14, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: 9news.com.au
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: 9news.com.au
- Australia officially recognized Palestinian statehood this week, with Prime Minister Albanese excluding Hamas from any two-state solution negotiations.
- Hamas praised the recognition and urged other nations to follow Australia's lead, sparking accusations of empowering the group.
- Albanese dismissed these claims as propaganda while stressing the importance of isolating Hamas internationally.
- Recognition conditions include demilitarization, fair elections, and preventing Hamas from participating in the Palestinian government.
I won't be a cheer squad for Hamas and for its statements.— Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during a media briefing in Brisbane.

Australia premier rejects US criticism over Palestinian recognition: Anthony Albanese says Australians disgusted by what they see on their TV every night ...
yenisafak.com/en/news/australia-premier-rejects-us-criticism-over-palestinian-recognition-3706466

Why Australia is risking US anger to recognise the state of Palestine: Australia will formally recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in ...
france24.com/en/middle-east/20250811-why-australia-risking-us-anger-recognise-state-of-palestine

Australia to recognise Palestinian state in September: It follows similar moves by the UK, France and Canada.
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Palestinian Authority says Australia's recognition will encourage other nations to follow
abc.net.au/news/2025-08-12/palestinian-authority-welcomes-australia-recognition/105640552

New Zealand considering recognition of Palestinian state, foreign minister says: New Zealand is considering recognition of a Palestinian state ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2025/08/11/new-zealand-considering-recognition-of-palestinian-state-foreign-minister-says
Albanese could make a difference on the ground in Gaza. He’s chosen not to: Australia must end arms and dual-use technology sales and co-operation with Israel ...
smh.com.au/world/middle-east/albanese-could-make-a-difference-on-the-ground-in-gaza-he-s-chosen-not-to-20250812-p5mm9h.html
PM speaks with Palestinian Authority amid mounting pressure to recognise statehood
9news.com.au/national/anthony-albanese-speaks-with-palestinian-authority-president-mahmoud-abbas/d9c0f43c-61cc-4c5f-9dec-e700986ae78a
Australia, UK leaders discuss Gaza | The Jerusalem Post: Australia has not yet made a formal decision to recognize Palestine though Albanese supports ...
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Support for Palestine in Britain is not limited to Muslim voters: “By September, there will be nothing left to recognise.”These are the words of a right-wing ...
newstatesman.com/politics/polling/2025/08/support-for-palestine-in-britain-is-not-limited-to-muslim-voters
Australia recognising Palestinian statehood a matter of 'when, not if', Treasurer Jim Chalmers says
9news.com.au/national/australian-recognition-of-palestinian-statehood-canada-united-kingdom-france/93991216-d064-4f61-b521-6d2111eaca5d
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