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Australia pledges millions for police deployments in Solomon Islands

Australia will set aside A$46 million ($29 million) to fund police deployments in Solomon Islands in next week's budget, part of an increase in spending in the Pacific intended to shore up its standing in the region as China seeks greater influence.

Reuters

Floods put growth forecasts at risk

Flooding in NSW, Victoria and Tasmania will add almost 10 per cent to the price of fruit and vegetables at the supermarket.

AAP

Albanese government to give $900m budget boost to Pacific countries

Funding will help tackle poverty and shore up security in the region and make Australia ‘more influential in the world’, Penny Wong says

The Guardian - AU

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Penny Wong says timing of Australia’s reversal on West Jerusalem ‘regrettable’

Foreign affairs minister admits poor timing of announcement on Jewish holiday and promises never to play politics on the issue

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s reversal on West Jerusalem: how did it happen and what’s the reaction?

Labor opposed from the beginning the 2018 recognition of West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. So why has its policy shift come as a shock?

The Guardian - AU

Liz Truss’s plans to move UK embassy to Jerusalem to be fought by legal group

International Centre of Justice for Palestinians says diplomatic move in Israel in breach of international obligations

The Guardian - UK

Australia’s reversal on recognising Jerusalem as Israeli capital is simply a return to status quo

Australia's Jerusalem stance will likely reinforce its reputation as a middle power seeking to navigate its way through Middle East politics.

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Australia Drops Recognition of Jerusalem as Capital of Israel

Australia announced Tuesday it would no longer recognize West Jerusalem as Israel's capital, a decision that was welcomed by Palestinians but condemned by Israelis. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Jerusalem's status should be decided through peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians, reversing a decision by the previous conservative government.…

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Australia has changed its stance on Israel's capital city — this is why it's proved controversial

Jerusalem may be about 14,000 kilometres away from Canberra, but its "status" as the capital of Israel continues to court controversy. Here's why.

ABC News

Australia's reversal on recognising Jerusalem as Israeli capital is simply a return to status quo

The Albanese Labor government’s decision to reverse its predecessor’s recognition of West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital has elicited a predictable reaction from Israel and its supporters in Australia.

The Conversation

Labor MP 'hurt' by Jerusalem reversal

Australia's decision to reverse recognising West Jerusalem as Israel's capital has been criticised for the handling and timing of the announcement.

AAP

Australia reverses decision to recognise West Jerusalem as Israeli capital

Foreign minister Penny Wong said Australia will remain a ‘steadfast friend’ to Israel

Evening Standard

Jewish groups blindsided by Labor’s reversal of recognition of West Jerusalem as Israeli capital

Prominent Jewish community leaders in Australia say Albanese government’s withdrawal of recognition ‘a gratuitous insult’ – but criticism is not universal

The Guardian - AU

Australia will no longer recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital as it ‘undermines’ two-state solution

Israel summons Australian ambassador to lodge formal protest

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The Loop: More rain forecast for Victoria, Australian ambassador summoned over West Jerusalem decision, and the Bureau of Meteorology's new name

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Australia Reverses Recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli Capital

Australia said Tuesday it would no longer recognize West Jerusalem as Israel's capital, reversing a contentious decision by the previous conservative government. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the city's status should be decided through peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians, and not through unilateral decisions, reported AFP. "We will not…

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Australia says it will end its recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital

Australia's government Cabinet agreed to again recognize Tel Aviv as the capital and reaffirmed that Jerusalem's status must be resolved in peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians

The Independent UK

Australia drops recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital

Australia has reversed a previous government’s recognition of West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

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Australia reverses 2018 decision to recognise west Jerusalem as Israeli capital

Australia on Tuesday reversed a decision of the previous government to recognise west Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, saying the status of the city should be resolved through peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian people.

Al Jazeera

Australia reverses recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says government ‘regrets’ decision made by previous administration.

Reuters

Australia reverses decision to recognise west Jerusalem as Israel's capital

AAP

Former premier Bracks appointed gas envoy

Steve Bracks has been named Australia's special representative for the Greater Sunrise gas project in the Timor Sea.

The Guardian - AU

Israel criticises Labor’s decision to drop recognition of West Jerusalem as capital

PM Yair Lapid says he’s ‘deeply disappointed’ in the ‘hasty’ foreign policy shift and has summoned Australia’s ambassador to explain

The Canberra Times

'Why are you so afraid of talking'? ACT Iranians plead against turning blind eye

The local community wants to see a stronger response by Australian politicians against Iran's regime following the death of Mahsa Amini.

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Australia's presence in Moscow at stake as Ukraine urges government to eject Russian diplomats

The Albanese government is considering expelling staff at the Russian embassy in Canberra over the Kremlin's recent atrocities in Ukraine, mulling what that would mean for Australia's remaining diplomats overseas.

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