The Australian Scene: Islamophobia

"Islamophobia has been rejected or downplayed in mainstream Australian society, but Muslims in Australia assert Islamophobia is a tangible and prevalent part of their lives. In its simplest form, Islamophobia is defined as being anti-Muslim or anti-Islam ... "

"The Islamic Centre of Victoria has recently produced a Statement on Islamophobia. The statement explains Islamophobia, violent extremism and countering violent extremism ... "

"Islamophobia has become a significant problem across the Western world. Australia is no exception. The emergence of far right groups and a political environment that allows anti-Islamic discourse has created an increasingly unwelcome environment for Muslims, even though multiculturalism has long been a fundamental marker of Australian daily life ... "

"This paper provides insights into the challenges confronting parents and their children who experience Islamophobia in Australia, highlighting that countering Islamophobia, discrimination and bigotry continues to be urgent and essential for the mental welfare of Muslim families and the wellbeing of society ... "

"People living in suburbs with concentrations of Muslims are less likely to express or experience Islamophobia, according to new RMIT research published in January 2021 ... "

"The right to freedom of religion is recognised in international human rights law and receives some protection in Australia’s federal, state and territory laws ... "