Australia

Australia Urged to Take Further Action Against Islamophobia Following Landmark Report ————————————————– A new report on Islamophobia in Australia has called for stronger and long-term measures to address discrimination against Muslim communities and tackle the causes of anti-Muslim prejudice. Australia’s…

More Than 600 Young Muslims Attend 2026 Youth Conference in Australia —————————– More than 600 young Muslims, their families, educators, and community leaders participated in the 2026 Muslim Youth Conference in Sydney, Australia, held under the theme “Muslims in Australia:…

Australia to Double Fines on Big Tech Over Children Bypassing Social Media Ban ———————————————- Australia says it will double fines on social media companies that fail to keep children off their platforms, accusing Big Tech firms of doing too little…

Australian Anti-Islamophobia Envoy Warns Against Linking Extremism to Entire Muslim Community ——————————————— Australia’s Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia, Aftab Malik, has said that linking extremism to the entire Muslim community distorts reality and ignores the lives of millions of Muslims…

Australian Imams Gather to Discuss Challenges Facing Muslims ———————————– A gathering of mosque imams from New South Wales, Australia, was held to discuss the challenges facing the Muslim community. The event was organized by the New South Wales Council of…

Australia Investigates Meta, TikTok and Google Over Under‑16 Social Media Rules ——————————- Australia’s online safety regulator is investigating whether major tech companies, including Meta, TikTok and Google, have failed to enforce a new law that bans social media use for…

Rising Islamophobia Fuels Anxiety Among Young Muslims in Australia ———————————— Young Muslims across Australia are reporting increased fear and alienation amid a rise in anti-Muslim rhetoric and the recent electoral success of Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party, according to The…

Victoria Makes Public Transport Free Amid Rising Fuel Costs Linked to Middle East Supply Disruptions ————————— The State of Victoria government has announced that all public transport in the region, including Melbourne and Geelong, will be free for one month…

Australian PM Heckled at Sydney Mosque During Eid Prayers Amid Gaza Tensions ———————————— Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke were heckled during Eid al-Fitr prayers at Lakemba Mosque in Sydney on Friday, as some attendees…

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…