Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Australia recognising Palestinian statehood at the UN - Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Australia's joined the UK, Canada and others in recognising Palestinian statehood.

Anthony Albanese says unified recognition is important - and three of the Five Eyes nations have now declared their stance.

Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says Albanese has confirmed this recognition comes with conditions - including that Hamas will not govern Gaza again and that Palestine will recognise Israel's right to peace and security.

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