Envoy decries ‘lack of action’ on persistent Islamophobia in Australia and calls for tracking of hate crimes | Australian politics

According to a long -awaited report to combat Islamophobe by the private ambassador, the anti -terrorist laws should be reviewed and the government should develop data on hate crimes.

Report Makes 54 suggestions Parliament and government departments call to fight Islamophobia and to “confront other discriminatory practices with urgency and provide the same rights, protection and legal application”.

Private ambassador Aftab Malik, after delivering the report, stood at a press conference in Sydney with Prime Minister Anthony Albania and Multicultural Minister Minister Anne Aly. The members of the family were in the room while addressing the media.

Private ambassador, the publication of the report for Muslim communities critical and long -awaited moment and a historical opportunity to fight Islamophobia, he said.

“Islamophobia in Australia was permanent, sometimes ignored and rejected at other times, but it was never fully handled, Mal said Malik.

“The problem is not a lack of evidence, but a lack of action.”

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Malik drew attention to a recent incident where a fake bomb was left outside a Gold Coast Mosque and said that they were “the consequences of leaving without accepting Islamophobia”.

“Since October 7, 2023, Islamophobic events have exploded… Muslim women are particularly faced with rap. Many were physically attacked, Spat [on] Or he was pushed or subjected to threats because he was wearing only one headscarf. “

The report was the first major work of Malik after his appointment by the government in September 2024. The report stated that the review of anti -terrorism laws should be reviewed to investigate whether the existing policies and practices were “potential discriminatory practice and impact”.

In addition, the government proposes the government to establish an investigation commission on Islamophobia and to establish a rules of behavior for all MPs for all MPs for all MPs and to establish compulsory training programs for all MPs and personnel.

In the report, the government also invites the government to implement the key parts of the Human Rights Commission’s fight against racism, including the government, which was provided to the government nine months ago and to change the racial discrimination law to employers in a way to eliminate racism to employers.

Malik said he would push the provisions to ensure that he can handle suggestions.

“I will be in your houses, the Prime Minister, making sure that there is acceleration.”

The report was opened to the public and after the press conference, it was given to journalists.

Albania, the government’s proposals will carefully handle and continue to work closely with Malik, he said.

“The aim of the Australians based on their religious beliefs, not only an attack on them, but also an attack on our fundamental values, Ar

“We must stigmatize the hate, fear and prejudice that leads Islamophobia and division in our society.”

Aly, the first Muslim woman who swears the federal cabinet, said that the report of the special ambassador gave a sound to Muslims who have a long time discrimination, racism, and sometimes some hate actions ”.

Jillian Segal, a special ambassador of Antisemitism, published his report to the government in July. He called for more comprehensive measures, including threatening to financing from universities and artists if they could not act against anti -Semitism.

Segal also suggested that his office should monitor and support the education of the media in schools and workplaces as part of the government’s suggestions.

According to the July 2024 survey conducted by the Scanlon Foundation, which is not intended for profit, more than one third of the Australians say that they have negative attitudes towards Muslims.

Islamophobia Register Australia has increased by 530% in the events reported to the body since October 7, 2023.