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Tuesday, 10 February 2004
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(Question No. 2791)


Mrs Irwin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs, upon notice, on 25 November 2003:

(1)  In which city is the Australian Embassy in Israel located.

(2)  Which city does the Australian Government recognise as the capital of Israel.

(3)  What official recognition does the Australian Government give to Jerusalem.


Mr Downer —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows :

(1)  Tel Aviv

(2)  Australia does not have a view on which city is the capital of Israel. Australia does not, however, recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

(3)  Australia recognises Israel's 4 June 1967 borders, including what is often referred to as West Jerusalem.