What does Australia’s recognition of Palestine actually achieve?

Today, contributing editor of The New Daily, Amy Remeikis discusses what the international community is trying to achieve – and whether it’s too late. 

Aug 12, 2025, updated Aug 12, 2025

Australia will recognise a Palestinian state at the United Nations in September, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced.

Albanese claims the move will help advance a two-state solution and is “humanity’s best hope” for peace in the Middle East.

But as Israel intensifies its military campaign in Gaza once again, what difference does recognition really make?  

Today, contributing editor of The New Daily, Amy Remeikis discusses what the international community is trying to achieve – and whether it’s too late. 

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Guest: Contributing editor of The New Daily Amy Remeikis

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