14 July 2025

Antisemitism Plan sparks fierce debate over free speech, racism, and political agendas

At a press conference in Sydney on Wednesday 10 July 2025, the Special Envoy to combat antisemitism, Jillian Segal, together with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke launched the National Action Plan to Combat Antisemitism in order to address antisemitic hate, especially in the wake of intensified community tensions following the war in Gaza.

9 April 2025

Muslim voters: Don’t let rage cloud strategy

During our extended family gathering for dinner on Eid Day, Monday 31 March, hosted by my niece, Shakeeba Siddiqui, and her husband, Khalique Sajjad, in Edmondson Park, there was a robust discussion about the upcoming federal election with invited guests Nathan Hagarty MP, state member for Leppington and Charishma Kaliyanda MP, state member for Liverpool.

4 November 2024

Community's voice: Shaoquett Moselmane for Barton

Mr Shaoquett Moselmane, a popular politician amongst the Sydney's multicultural community has been urged to nominate for the preselection for the federal seat of Barton recently vacated by Linda Burney. Community leaders have called on the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to endorse him.

21 November 2020

An Australian Muslim view on atrocities committed in Afghanistan

There are widespread calls for investigations into atrocities committed by foreign forces engaged in Afghanistan for almost two decades following Australias public release of a shocking report on Thursday 19 November 2020 alleging unlawful killings of civilians by elite Australian troops in Afghanistan. The US and European countries have beenurged to follow Australias example and hold perpetrators of war crimes accountable.