One of the key issues which we want to be heard on is the terrorist act definition in Australia, which includes a motive element that a terrorist act is intended to advance a religious, political or ideological cause.
The Islamophobia in Australia report, released today by the Centre for Islamic Studies and Civilisation at Charles Sturt University, shows the compelling need for law reform by the Australian and NSW Governments.
There is a strong sense of concern over the amount of scrutiny faced collectively by Australian Muslims, with the whole Muslim community bearing the brunt of perceived ‘guilt by association’ with terrorism.
The Australian Muslim Advocacy Network (AMAN) urges Premier Gladys Berejiklian to not delay legislating urgently needed protections against discrimination and vilification. The NSW Government has delivered its response to the Religious Freedom Bill inquiry.
Tech companies are consciously giving a free pass to anti-Muslim hatred and the increasing threat to communities posed by right-wing extremism and white nationalism.
AMAN and ICQ have made a case for a new law that increases the penalty for existing crimes where there is an element of hatred of bias.
AMAN has made history as the only Muslim civil society organisation worldwide to author a policy paper shortlisted by the Global Internet forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT).
Queensland’s probe into hate crime laws is welcomed by AMAN.
The Australian Muslim Advocacy Network (AMAN) has lodged a complaint to the Australian Human Rights Commission against Facebook for failing to moderate hate speech and dehumanising materials.
AMAN’s idea on how to deal with hateful echo chambers. Presentation can be found here.