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Landmark report to combat Islamophobia in Australia launched

Landmark report to combat Islamophobia in Australia launched

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese together with Dr Anne Aly, Minister for Multicultural Affairs, joined Special Envoy Aftab Malik in Sydney on Friday 12 September 2025 for the launch of the landmark report A National Response to Islamophobia: A strategic Framework for Inclusion, Safety and Prosperity.

Usman Khawaja urges Albanese to sanction Israel over Gaza genocide

Usman Khawaja urges Albanese to sanction Israel over Gaza genocide

Meeting Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers on 28 August at Parliament House in Canberra, the Aussie Muslim Test opener, Usman Khawaja, pressed Australia to act decisively against Israel for the ongoing genocide in Gaza.

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

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.

Muslim voters: Don’t let rage cloud strategy

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.

Community's voice: Shaoquett Moselmane for Barton

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.

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.