Israel - Australia relations

Australia pulled out of West Bank sanctions at last minute, EU diplomats reveal - report

Diplomatic sources told the ABC they were surprised after Australia declined to join a 12-nation, UK-led coalition imposing sanctions on Israeli West Bank settlements late in negotiations.

2026 ALP National Conference, in Adelaide Thursday, 23rd July 2026
 LAST WEEK, Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong issued a statement about the sanctions on Israelis saying: ‘We call on Israel to hold perpetrators of settler violence to account and to cease its ongoing settlement activity.’

Australia summons Israeli envoy over decision not to prosecute aid worker killings

Defense Ministry Director-General, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram.

Defense Ministry works toward future of Israel's defense sector, plans for munitions independence

Airwallex Israel team.

Australian unicorn Airwallex plans expansion of Israel operations following $11 billion valuation


Your Taxes: Israel-Australia tax treaty

The new treaty will enter into force on January 1 next year after both countries have completed their domestic ratification procedures.

Calculating taxes

GRAPEVINE: Look who’s asking

El Al went one better than simply including a celebrity on its flight LY339 to Amsterdam last week.

ROY SOFFER

As I See It: Australia’s boomerang knocks Diaspora Jews off balance too

It takes a particular kind of genius to be attacked by all sides.

Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks during the INPEX Gala Dinner in Darwin, Australia November 16, 2018

Australia formally recognizes West Jerusalem as Israel's capital

Morrison said in October he was open to shifting the embassy.

The new Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison attends a news conference in Canberra, Australia August 24, 2018

Australia PM flip flops on Jerusalem embassy, calls conversation premature

Prime Minister Scott Morrison told reporters that “when I’m in a position to make that announcement, I will.”

A Hebrew and English sign is seen at the entrance to the Australian Embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel, October 16, 2018

Australian decision on recognizing J’lem as Israel’s capital ‘pending’

US President Donald Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital in December, and Washington moved its embassy in May.

The new Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison attends a news conference in Canberra, Australia August 24, 2018

Australia should be open to Jerusalem embassy move, says former envoy

Dave Sharma, who is running for a seat in parliament, expressed support for embassy move if done so within context of two state solution.

DAVE SHARMA

In Canberra, one friend of Israel pushed out, another enters

An active member of the Jewish community became deputy head of the liberal party and treasurer.

Australia's newly appointed Prime Minister Scott Morrison shakes hands with newly appointed Treasurer Josh Frydenberg

Former Australian PM Tony Abbott lobbies to move embassy to Jerusalem

Australia was also among the first countries to establish full diplomatic relations with Israel on January 29, 1949.

Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott speaks to the media at Parliament House in Canberra, September 15, 2015.

Australia: ‘We won’t move our embassy to Jerusalem’

“Jerusalem is a final status issue and we have maintained that position for decades.”

ULURU IS LIT by the setting sun in the Northern Territory in central Australia