"Anti-Muslim incidents in person have increased by 150 percent and by 250 percent online according to an independent report. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said his government will carefully consider the recommendations of an independent report which found that anti-Muslim incidents in the country have skyrocketed since the start of Israel's war on Gaza."
"targeting Australians based on their religious beliefs was an attack on the country's core values. list of 3 itemsend of list Australians should be able to feel safe at home in any community we must stamp out the hate, fear and prejudice that drives Islamophobia and division in our society, he said."
"The reality is that Islamophobia in Australia has been persistent, at times ignored and other times denied, but never fully addressed, said Malik, appearing alongside Albanese. We have seen public abuse, graffiti we have seen Muslim women and children targeted, not for what they have done, but for who they are and what they wear."
Anti-Muslim incidents in person increased 150% and online 250% since the start of Israel's war on Gaza. The government signalled it will carefully consider recommended measures and reaffirmed that targeting people for their religion violates core national values. A special envoy to combat Islamophobia was appointed to recommend steps to prevent anti-Muslim hatred. A surge in antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents followed the Hamas-led October 7 attacks and subsequent conflict. Normalisation of Islamophobia has produced widespread underreporting, persistent denial, and neglect. Examples include public abuse, graffiti, and attacks on Muslim women and children. Fifty-four recommendations include reviewing counterterrorism laws and a wide-ranging inquiry into Islamophobia.
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