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One Nation senator slapped down over sharia law rant

One Nation senator slapped down over sharia law rant

A senator has been accused of driving Islamophobia by spreading false information about sharia law during a hearing probing efforts to tackle anti-Muslim hate.

'Fearful' Muslim Australians demand action, not words

'Fearful' Muslim Australians demand action, not words

'Fearful' Muslim Australians demand action, not words

'Fearful' Muslim Australians demand action, not words

More than 50 recommendations to tackle prejudice against Muslims have been outlined in a landmark report by Australia's special envoy to combat Islamophobia.

Religious protections push to combat Islamophobia rise

Religious protections push to combat Islamophobia rise

Religious protections push to combat Islamophobia rise

Religious protections push to combat Islamophobia rise

A red line is being drawn to tackle a rise in hatred and attacks towards Muslims in Australia as the prime minister pledges to stamp out discrimination.

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Muslims, Palestinian supporters face surge in hate

Muslims, Palestinian supporters face surge in hate

Incidents of Muslim hate have spiked to historic levels and appear to be emerging within key institutions, according to the Islamophobia Register Australia.

Unity call to end hate attacks on Muslim Australians

Unity call to end hate attacks on Muslim Australians

Political and faith leaders call for unity to stamp out hateful attacks against the Muslim community on the International Day to Combat Islamophobia.

Global food bazaar helps eat into discrimination

Global food bazaar helps eat into discrimination

More than one million people are expected to visit one of Australia's most popular food markets, Lakemba Nights, celebrating Muslim faith and culture.

Mosque unveiling tainted by alleged massacre taunt

Mosque unveiling tainted by alleged massacre taunt

A teen has been charged after allegedly threatening to "Christchurch 2.0" a mosque as worshippers gather for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

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Bail granted to woman accused of attacking Muslim women

Bail granted to woman accused of attacking Muslim women

Bail granted to woman accused of attacking Muslim women

Bail granted to woman accused of attacking Muslim women

A woman accused of assaulting two Muslim women at a shopping centre has been bailed, as details of a previous assault on a woman in a hijab was aired in court.

Islamophobia accused sobs in court, victim traumatised

Islamophobia accused sobs in court, victim traumatised

Islamophobia accused sobs in court, victim traumatised

Islamophobia accused sobs in court, victim traumatised

A woman charged with attacking two Muslim women in separate assaults at a suburban shopping centre has appeared in court sobbing as she was remanded in custody.

Leaders condemn Islamophobic attacks, PM still silent

Leaders condemn Islamophobic attacks, PM still silent

Leaders condemn Islamophobic attacks, PM still silent

Leaders condemn Islamophobic attacks, PM still silent

Alleged assaults of two Muslim women at a shopping centre in separate attacks have been denounced by politicians, as Islamic groups call out double standards.

Islamic groups decry response 'disparity' after attacks

Islamic groups decry response 'disparity' after attacks

Islamic groups decry response 'disparity' after attacks

Islamic groups decry response 'disparity' after attacks

The political and police responses to alleged assaults on two Muslim women have sparked allegations of double standards from Islamic organisations.

Anti-Islam hate spikes with shocking details revealed

Anti-Islam hate spikes with shocking details revealed

Anti-Islam hate spikes with shocking details revealed

Anti-Islam hate spikes with shocking details revealed

There is a surge in reports of Muslims facing abuse and hateful vitriol and anti-Islam graffiti is commonplace, comprehensive data reveals.

Formal complaint over Dutton's alleged Islamophobia

Formal complaint over Dutton's alleged Islamophobia

Formal complaint over Dutton's alleged Islamophobia

Formal complaint over Dutton's alleged Islamophobia

An anti-Islamophobia group has lodged a religious vilification complaint against Peter Dutton, alleging he called Muslim political candidates a "disaster".

Accused terrorist was 'enticed by inflammatory sermon'

Accused terrorist was 'enticed by inflammatory sermon'

Accused terrorist was 'enticed by inflammatory sermon'

Accused terrorist was 'enticed by inflammatory sermon'

Notorious alleged terrorist Neil Prakash changed from a peaceful convert after being influenced by an inflammatory brand of Islam, a magistrate has heard.

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NSW leader defends judgment after iftar event canned

Leaders of the states where three in four Australian Muslims live have cancelled annual iftar dinners over community anger about the Gaza conflict.

Muslim school students abused amid Israel-Hamas war

Islamophobic abuse is on the rise in Australia following the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas, with school students among those targeted.

Flights set to rescue Australians from war-torn Israel

The situation for Australians trapped in Gaza is worsening as hundreds of citizens prepare to board repatriation flights out of Israel.

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