The Albanese government's move to formally recognise a Palestinian state has been blasted by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, with the top diplomat deeming the action "largely meaningless".

The former prime minister is at the Rafah border crossing with former Irish President Mary Robinson.

The Greens co-leader was been kicked out of the debating chamber for a week after saying government MPs could "grow a spine" and support her Israel sanctions bill.