The Australian Labor Government has formally recognised the independent and sovereign State of Palestine, as of 21st September, 2025. The joint statement was released by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong, alongside similar statements of recognition from Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada and Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom as part of a “co-ordinated international effort” towards a two-state solution. Abbas has restated Palestinian Authority’s “recognition of Israel’s right to exist”, pledging to hold democratic elections and enact reforms to finance, governance, and education. This plan will aim to enable the reconstruction of Gaza, build the capacity of the state of Palestine, and guarantee the security of Israel. Opposition leader Sussan Ley describes the act as a “hollow gesture of false hope” and a “chilling act of concession to the Hamas terrorist”, restating the Coalition’s objections to recognising a Palestinian state.