Do Australia passport holders need a visa to visit PS?

There is no separate "Palestinian visa." Entry to Palestine (the West Bank) is controlled by Israel, so Australian passport holders follow Israel's entry rules. Since 1 January 2025, visa-exempt nationals like Australians must obtain an ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization) online before travel, then receive a free Israeli B/2 entry permit on arrival, which also allows access to the West Bank. Gaza is not accessible to tourists. Palestine has no functioning independent entry system for the West Bank: the Palestinian Authority does not control international borders, so all foreign visitors enter via Israel (or via Jordan/Egypt crossings administered by Israel). Australia is a visa-exempt country for Israel, meaning no traditional visa is needed; instead, as of 1 January 2025, Australians must first obtain an ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization) online before boarding. On arrival, Israeli border officials issue a free B/2 tourist entry permit (a paper slip, not a passport stamp) valid for up to 90 days, which also permits travel into West Bank Areas A and B. There are no Palestinian fees and no Palestinian visa application. Travelers should carry proof of onward travel and funds, expect security questioning, and note that Gaza is closed to tourists and access is controlled by Hamas. The verdict "eta" reflects the single mandatory pre-travel document (ETA-IL) that an Australian must obtain; the on-arrival permit itself is effectively visa-free for the 90-day short stay.