Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has doubled down on his support for recognising the State of Palestine in a speech at the UN. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks at the UN. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addressing the Two-State Solution Conference, ahead of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York. Credit: AAPMultiple countries are using the 80th session of the UN General Assembly to recognise Palestine, including Australia, the UK, Canada, France, Portugal, Malta and Andorra. The grouping of hardline Israel supporters, including former presidential candidate Ted Cruz, says the countries choosing to recognise Palestine now are “rewarding terrorism”.