Penny Wong (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

Through the President, Senator, I think the Prime Minister has given multiple interviews since those reports were first made, and he has made clear on several occasions that our position, the Australian position, remains support of a two-state solution—a Palestinian state alongside the State of Israel—achieved in accordance with international law.

We have seen the discussions and clarifications overnight. I think that this is a demonstration of why the Australian government doesn't immediately react to everything that is reported. I would say that the central players in these matters are the countries of the region, who will be in dialogue with the United States for some time on a range of proposals. I say again, as the Prime Minister has made clear: there is a bipartisan commitment in Australia to a two-state solution—a Palestinian state alongside the State of Israel—achieved in accordance with international law. It is in this way that we can ensure self-determination for Palestinians, security for Israel and peace for all the peoples of the region.