Nat Barr has suggested Hamas may have 'partly got what they want' after Australia's landmark decision to recognise the state ...

Anthony Albanese has defended his decision to recognise a Palestinian state amid worries it will do little to end the suffering in Gaza.

Recognising Palestine while Hamas controls much of Gaza is a recipe for “false hope”, independent senator Jacqui Lambie has warned as Anthony Albanese mulls over taking the step.