Calls for Australia to recognise state of Palestine intensify as Penny Wong refuses to commit to timeline

Foreign minister says decisions on recognising the state of Palestine are a matter for government' despite prior resolution from Labor national conferences

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Palestinian advocates have called on the Australian government to honour its promises after Penny Wong declined to commit to a timetable for recognising Palestinian statehood.

On Thursday the foreign affairs minister acknowledged a lack of progress towards a two-state solution had consequences for the Palestinian people, but said she could not predict the future.

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