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Government Moves on Islamophobia Recommendations | Perth News
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The government has embraced 35 of 54 recommendations from Special Envoy Aftab Malik’s Islamophobia report, signaling a firm stance against hate in Australia. While not endorsing every suggestion, they’re launching an education task force to tackle root causes and injecting $41.9 million to bolster security at Muslim places of worship. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke emphasized the silent toll of unreported Islamophobia, while Malik stressed this is only the start—and Muslim Australians shouldn’t bear the burden alone. With funding and action already in motion, the government is positioning this as a critical step forward, though real progress will depend on how these initiatives unfold on the ground.
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