Australia has announced a plan to recognise a Palestinian state, following similar moves by the UK, France and Canada. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.

Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Monday, joining the leaders of France, Britain and Canada in signaling they would do so. His remarks followed weeks of urging from within his Cabinet and from many in Australia to recognize a Palestinian state and amid growing criticism from officials in his government over suffering in Gaza,

You need only look to the windows overlooking the prime minister's courtyard to know Australia was about to mark a milestone moment in recognising a Palestinian state.