Anthony Albanese releases government's response to Islamophobia report
The Australian government has released its response to a report on Islamophobia, rejecting calls to overhaul counter-terror laws. Instead, the government is focusing on education curriculum reviews and expanded police community liaison teams.
Why it matters
The response highlights the government's approach to balancing social cohesion and national security, drawing criticism from advocates who wanted more comprehensive action.
Anthony Albanese (centre) has announced the government's response to the special envoy to combat Islamophobia's report. ( ABC News: Digby Werthmuller )
The federal government has responded to its special envoy's report on Islamophobia 10 months after it was released.
The government has rejected calls to overhaul counter-terror laws but committed to new measures across education and the expansion of police community liaison teams.
The special envoy to combat Islamophobia, Aftab Malik, has vowed to keep advocating for the recommendations that the government had not responded to.
Link copied Share Share article The Albanese government's long-awaited response to its special envoy's report on Islamophobia has rejected calls for an overhaul of counter-terror laws, focusing instead on a new education task force and expanded community liaison teams for police.
The government has committed to a package of new measures across education and awareness, protection and support, social cohesion, and accountability.
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