Shadow Assistant Minister for Treasury Dave Sharma says Australia’s recognition of a Palestinian state is a “meaningless gesture” and will not make “any difference”. “It’s not going ...

Shadow Assistant Minister for Treasury Dave Sharma says Australia’s recognition of a Palestinian state is a “meaningless gesture” and will not make “any difference”.

What would recognition change in practice? Though it is seen as largely symbolic, some say recognition of Palestine is not a completely empty gesture.

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“We are going to go for gestures over substance, and we’re going to look at domestic politics rather than how can we actually advance interests on the international stage.” ...