The government has run into trouble trying to find an envoy for Islamophobia, someone it hoped to unveil at the same time as the new antisemitism envoy.
Muslim leaders have warned against a new pro-Palestinian political group that vows to target Labor ministers at the next election, saying the faith-based movement could backfire by deepening community division.
Muslim community leader Jamal Rifi said the new movement was wrong about senior Labor figures such as Employment Minister Tony Burke and Education Minister Jason Clare, given their public positions on the Middle East. “For instance, we are not aware that any community organisation or specific candidates are involved. We do know the underlying concern,” he said.
“It could also have the effect of diminishing the influence of Muslims within major political parties.” Rifi confirmed he had been sounded out about the position but said he withdrew because he was about to return to practice as a doctor at a new medical clinic. He backed the concept as a good way to combat hate speech.
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