In short: Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia could recognise Palestinian statehood before a formal peace process between Israel and Palestinian authorities is complete. Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia could recognise Palestinian statehood before a formal peace process between Israel and Palestinian authorities is complete. Australia has joined 143 other nations backing a United Nations resolution expanding the rights and privileges afforded to the UN's Palestinian delegation. Australia has joined 143 other nations backing a United Nations resolution expanding the rights and privileges afforded to the UN's Palestinian delegation. The move has drawn criticism from the opposition and within...