“With a war raging, Hamas remaining the de facto government of Gaza, and no clarity on next steps, too many questions remain about the future State of Palestine for it to be prudent for New Zealand to announce recognition at this time.”
California, where illegal immigrant Harjinder Singh was granted a CDL despite failing both an English test and a traffic sign assessment, was singled out as the worst offender with more than a quarter of non-domiciled CDLs reviewed in the state had been improperly issued.
Albanese held one-on-one talks with Starmer, praising the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement that came into force in May 2023 and noting rising exports, particularly in food and agriculture.
Partap Singh, who crossed the southern border illegally in October 2022, caused a crash with his 18-wheeler in June 2024 that injured several people and left 5-year-old Dalilah with life-altering injuries.
“Australia is calling for a ceasefire. For the immediate release of the hostages. For aid to flow to those in desperate need. And for the terrorists of Hamas to have no role in Gaza’s future. And this week, Australia recognised the State of Palestine.”
The Prime Minister emphasised Australia’s vast deposits of lithium, nickel, zinc and rare earths, as well as its status as the world’s sunniest continent.
“This museum will celebrate a vital thread through the history of our modern nation. I can’t think of a better site than Haymarket – a place synonymous with the Chinese-Australian story – or a more fitting time of year to open it.”