Australia will recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September.

It will join other countries like Germany, France and the UK.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he wants a two state solution that recognises Israel and Palestine's right to exist. 

Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says it's likely Australians will be mixed about this statement.

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Australia will recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September.
It will join other countries like Germany, France and the UK.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he wants a two state solution that recognises Israel and Palestine's right to exist.&nbsp;
Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says it's likely Australians will be mixed about this statement.
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Australia moving to recognise a Palestinian state

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