Try Again on Religious Discrimination Laws, Says Islamophobia Envoy

Islamophobia report delivered as envoy calls for government action

The Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia has handed down his long-awaited report, containing more than 50 recommendations to the government. Aftab Malik said it's a historic moment for Muslim Australians who have long called for official recognition of Islamophobia as a serious social problem.

Try again on religious discrimination laws, says Islamophobia envoy

In a landmark report, newly-appointed Aftab Malik also calls for counter-terrorism laws and approaches to be reviewed, and for national inquiries into Islamophobia and anti-Palestinian racism.

Envoy releases plan to tackle insidious Islamophobia

Better religious protections in Australia, stronger online hate speech laws and anti-racism duties for employers have been recommended...

‘Fearful’ Muslim Australians demand action, not words

Weary of bomb threats to mosques and schools and mounting levels of persecution, Muslims in Australia are calling on the government to take Islamophobia seriously. More than 50 recommendations to tackle prejudice have been outlined in a landmark report by special envoy to combat Islamophobia Aftab Malik. They include enacting federal religious freedom laws, updating […]

Muslim groups call for rethink of approach to terrorism ahead of Islamophobia report

By political reporter Sean Tarek Goodwin Topic:Islam 7 hours ago Aftab Malik is expected to hand down his report today. (Supplied) In short: Muslim groups say rethinking religious discrimination and approaches to counterterrorism should be a top priority to address a spike in Islamophobic incidents. A long-awaited report by Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia Aftab Malik is…