Angus Taylor said there was no clarity that Hamas would be excluded from this future government or fully demilitarised.

Palestinians walk along a street near war-damaged buildings in Gaza City on Aug. 8, 2025. Bashar Taleb/AFP via Getty Images
Australian Shadow Defence Minister Angus Taylor is concerned that the federal government’s decision to recognise a Palestinian state is “rewarding terrorists.”
This comes after Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong revealed they would recognise the State of Palestine.
Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o’[email protected]


