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Kat Wong and Dominic Giannini

Australia vague on UN vote but backs Palestinian state

Palestine's bid full United Nations membership is dividing nations and political parties. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia could abstain from a vote on a Palestinian bid for United Nations membership, even as the government supports a two-state solution.

Australia and 192 other members of the UN General Assembly are set to vote on a non-binding motion on Friday, as Israel acts against the wishes of its allies and invades Gaza's last refuge.

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