Archiv: Penny Wong


21.09.2025 - 19:08 [ Minister for Foreign Affairs / Government of Australia ]

Australia recognises the State of Palestine

Effective today, Sunday the 21st of September 2025, the Commonwealth of Australia formally recognises the independent and sovereign State of Palestine.

In doing so, Australia recognises the legitimate and long held aspirations of the people of Palestine to a state of their own.

Australia‘s recognition of Palestine today, alongside Canada and the United Kingdom, is part of a co-ordinated international effort to build new momentum for a two-state solution, starting with a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of the hostages taken in the atrocities of October 7, 2023.

19.08.2025 - 17:49 [ Ynetnews.com ]

Australian FM says Netanyahu ‚isolating Israel‘ amid escalating diplomatic showdown

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Tuesday criticized Israel, saying the Netanyahu government is isolating Israel after it revoked visas for Canberra’s diplomatic representatives to the Palestinian Authority.

The move came a day after Australia denied entry to far-right Israeli politician Simcha Rothman and former Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked. The visa denials followed Canberra’s announcement that it plans to formally recognize a Palestinian state next month.

13.03.2024 - 18:33 [ i24news.tv ]

Australia‘s foreign minister says Netanyahu hurting Israel with conduct of war

“I think the world is horrified with the current situation,” she said, adding that “unless Israel changes its course it will continue to lose support.”