Australia to Recognise Palestinian Statehood at UN Assembly — PM Albanese August 11, 2025 — Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed that Australia will formally recognise the State of Palestine during the 80th United Nations General Assembly in September. He described the move as part of a coordinated global push for a two-state solution to end the Gaza crisis, following consultations with global leaders including UK PM Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. The announcement comes amid growing international condemnation of Israel’s expanded operations in Gaza. #Australia #Palestine #AnthonyAlbanese #UNGA80