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The new UN vote in support of a ceasefire in Gaza follows Australia’s decision in late October to abstain from casting an affirmative vote on a similar motion. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images

Good afternoon. Australia has shifted its position on the Israel-Gaza war, joining 152 nations at the UN to call for an immediate ceasefire. The non-binding vote at the UN general assembly followed a joint statement by Australia, Canada and New Zealand calling for a sustainable ceasefire in Gaza.

Australia’s foreign minister, Penny Wong, said the “human suffering is widespread and it is unacceptable”.