JTA — Australia’s prime minister appeared to quash reports that he would announce his government’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital on Wednesday.

Asked what decision had been reached regarding the matter during a news conference in Adelaide, Scott Morrison replied that it was premature to discuss the issue, telling reporters that “when I’m in a position to make that announcement, I will.”

Morrison’s rebuttal of the rumors comes only one day after the publication of a report by The Australian, citing government sources, claiming that his cabinet had approved recognition and was planning to announce the change in policy on Wednesday.

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According to the report, which received considerable play in the Israeli media, recognition would not have been immediately followed by an embassy move due to cost issues.

While Australia’s then-foreign minister Julie Bishop said in June that “the Australian government will not be moving our embassy to Jerusalem,” Morrison said in October that he was “open-minded” regarding following the American example.

The United States moved its embassy to Jerusalem in May. However, Australia subsequently received harsh pushback from the Palestinians and a number of Muslim states including Indonesia, an important trading partner.