Australia has joined more than 140 UN member states in recognising Palestinian statehood. Photo: Scott Barbour/AAP PHOTOS

WHAT'S HAPPENED?

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* Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced in New York that Australia has recognised Palestine ahead of an address at the United Nations

* Australia has now joined more than 140 UN member states that formally acknowledge statehood following long-held Palestinian aspirations

WHY HAS AUSTRALIA DONE THIS?

* Canberra has teamed up with allies including the United Kingdom and Canada as part of a joint effort to build momentum for a two-state solut

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