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Australia’s ‘yes’ vote on Palestine at UN slammed by Labor MP

Matthew Cranston
Matthew CranstonUnited States correspondent
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United Nations | Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia’s support for a Palestinian bid to become a full United Nations member is part of building momentum to secure peace in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

But prominent Jewish Labor MP, Josh Burns, has criticised the federal government’s decision, warning it will further isolate Jewish Australians as the war in Gaza rages on.

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Matthew Cranston is the United States correspondent, based in Washington. He was previously the Economics correspondent and Property editor. Connect with Matthew on Twitter. Email Matthew at mcranston@afr.com

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