Greens respond to release of report of the Islamophobia Envoy
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The government now needs to act on the structural and institutionalised nature of Islamophobia and respond to concerns that have been raised by communities for years. “This report confirms yet again the depth and breadth of racism Muslim communities face in this country. Islamophobia goes well beyond horrific incidents targeting individuals.
Islamophobia is structural and must be addressed as such. “It is good to see this report aligning with the National Anti-Racism Framework to tackle Islamophobia. This report must be used hand in hand with the Framework, which provides a blueprint for an anti-racist Australia that protects First Nations communities and all racially marginalised communities.
“For years, Muslim communities have pleaded successive governments to take Islamophobia seriously, but they have repeatedly failed to treat Islamophobic hate as the emergency it is. This report should jolt the government into action to change course and finally act on racism with the seriousness it requires. “Politicians neglecting and denying the existence of Islamophobia has led to its unprecedented rise since Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
Dehumanising Muslims, Arabs and Palestinians while gaslighting and vilifying those daring to highlight the existence of this hate has really harmed these communities. Now is the time to reset." Lines attributable to Greens Senator David Shoebridge, spokesperson for Justice and Home Affairs: “The Greens support an independent review of counter-terrorism laws, practices and policies with a focus on removing discrimination against Muslim-Australian communities.
“My office has had repeated contact from members of the Muslim community with glaring examples of policing, especially counter terrorism policing, that are grossly unevenly applied against the Muslim community. “Home Affairs must ensure that it is there to support Muslim Australians with funding, engagement and respect. This is a necessary culture change that will require leadership from the Minister down and a change in rhetoric and enforcement practices that too often marginalise Muslim Australians.
“This report rightly highlights the link between anti-Palestinianism and Islamophobia and the appalling responses that members of the Palestinian and Arab communities have suffered for their public calls to end a genocide. Politicians who fuel this anger must take responsibility and be held to account.” MEDIA CONTACTS FARUQI: Lauren Skinner - 0474 437 111 SHOEBRIDGE: Sam Brennan - 0428 973 324 Facebook for the Australian Greens YouTube for the Australian Greens X for the Australian Greens Instagram for the Australian Greens Bluesky for the Australian Greens Privacy Members website Your safety Contact us Our plan Tax the 1% Tackle the cost of living Healthcare for all Fix the housing crisis Strong climate action In your language 2025 policy platform Policy principles & aims Our team Federal MPs State/territory MPs Officeholders Federal portfolios Federal media releases Take action Volunteer Donate Issues & campaigns Upcoming events Greens Shop Leave a bequest Green Magazine All news Our movement About the Greens Become a member Jobs Members website State/territory parties Contact us The Greens acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture.
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