Albanese formally recognises Palestine at the UN
Albanese formally recognises Palestine at the UN  
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Published On: Mon Sep 22 2025
Description: On Monday, standing outside the UN headquarters in the US, Anthony Albanese announced Australia’s formal recognition of Palestine as a sovereign and independent state. Guardian Australia’s political editor Tom McIlroy speaks to Nour Haydar from New York on why the prime minister chose this moment to make the landmark decision and whether the move will deepen the divide between Australia and the US on the war in Gaza