Australia

Islamophobia Rising in Australia, Surpassing US Levels, Calls for Urgent Action —————————– A recent report has highlighted a worrying increase in Islamophobia in Australia, noting that its prevalence now exceeds levels recorded in the United States. The rise comes amid…

Ramadan Iftar in Sydney Welcomes New Muslims to Foster Support, Integration ————————————— The Lebanese Muslim Association in Australia hosted a special Ramadan iftar for new Muslims at its community hall adjacent to the Lakemba Mosque in southwest Sydney, aiming to…

One in Five Australian Children Under 16 Still Using Social Media Despite Ban ———————————- A significant number of children in Australia continue to use social media platforms despite a nationwide ban on users under the age of 16, raising concerns…

Pauline Hanson Censured Over ‘No Good Muslims’ Comment as Coalition Abstains —————————————— One Nation leader Pauline Hanson was formally censured by the Australian Senate on Monday, March 2, 2026, over remarks made in a television interview suggesting there are no…

Australia Foils Terror Plot Targeting Mosques and Government Institutions ———————————— Australian authorities announced they have thwarted a terrorist plot aimed at several mosques and government buildings in Western Australia, arresting a 20-year-old man from Bendon, approximately 63 kilometers north of…

Debate Grows in Australia Over Possible Return of Women and Children Linked to Islamic State ———————————- A political and security debate is intensifying in Australia over the potential return of women and children linked to fighters from the Islamic State…

New Zealand: Christchurch Mosque Attacker Seeks to Overturn Guilty Plea ——————————— The case of the 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks has resurfaced in New Zealand after Australian national Brenton Tarrant moved to have his guilty plea set aside. Tarrant carried out…

Australian Police Apologize After Forced Evacuation of Muslim Worshippers —————————— Australian authorities have faced widespread criticism after police in New South Wales (NSW) forcibly evacuated Muslim worshippers during a protest, prompting an official apology. The incident occurred during demonstrations against…

34 Mosques Open Their Doors During Victoria’s Open Mosque Day ——————————————. Australia’s state of Victoria hosted the ninth edition of Open Mosque Day, with 34 mosques opening their doors to the public as part of a long-running community initiative aimed…

Australian Official Calls on NSW Premier to Apologize to Muslim Community Over Protest Crackdown —————————————– Aftab Malik, Australia’s special government envoy on combating Islamophobia, has called on New South Wales Premier Chris Minns to apologize to the Muslim community following…