Australia news live: Australia joins sanctions against ‘extremist settlers’ in West Bank; Barbecues Galore no more

Australia has announced it will join Western allies in imposing sanctions on individuals deemed to be extremist settlers in the West Bank. Foreign Minister Penny Wong stated the move is intended to address "horrific levels of settler violence against Palestinian civilians." This action reflects a growing international concern over the escalating conflict and its impact on civilian populations.

In separate news, Australia's Climate Change Minister, Chris Bowen, described the current global period as an "electrification moment" during a climate conference in Germany. He highlighted that Australia's approach to achieving net-zero emissions is significantly driven by household adoption of technologies like solar panels and batteries, which in turn encourages the uptake of electric vehicles.

The sanctions highlight Australia's engagement with international human rights issues, while the climate remarks signal a focus on household-level solutions for emissions reduction.