Israel's foreign affairs minister says the visas of Australia's representatives to the Palestinian Authority have been revoked over the nation's recognition of a Palestinian state and for refusing entry to Israeli figures.

Simcha Rothman, a Knesset member from the Religious Zionism party led by far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich, was scheduled to visit Sydney and Melbourne this month at the invitation of a local conservative Jewish organisation.

Israel said on Monday it would revoke visas held by Australian representatives to the Palestinian Authority, in response to Canberra’s decision to recognize a Palestinian state next month. Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said Australian Ambassador Ralph King has been formally notified of the step.