Current Cases

Blowback for Dutton over ‘disaster’ Muslim candidate comments

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Blowback for Dutton over ‘disaster’ Muslim candidate comments

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Stay updated on recent incidents and ongoing efforts to combat Islamophobia

1. Addressing Islamophobia on Mass Media

Action Taken

Notices sent to theatres screening an Islamophobic film; submissions to the Classification Board.

Impact

Acknowledgement of our concerns about vilification by the Australian Classification Board, a significant victory.

Next Steps

Lodging a vilification complaint against the theatre which screened the movie, to establish a strong precedent for effectively addressing Islamophobia in mass media.

2. Addressing Islamophobia in University Campuses

Action Taken

Legal notice sent to a university for platforming an
organisation linked to far-right Hindu extremist groups.

Impact

 Fostering a safer, more respectful environment for Muslim students.

Next Steps

Filing for religious vilification and discrimination against
the Univeristy at the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights
Commission, with potential escalation.

3. Addressing Islamophobia and Discrimination in Local Councils

Action Taken

Legal notification issued to a council for
mainstreaming far-right Hindu extremism and celebrating the inauguration of the Ram Temple, an event connected to the Gujarat
Genocide and the ethnic cleansing atrocities against Muslims.

Impact

Challenges the mainstreaming far-right Hindu extremism, anti Muslim hatred and celebration of ethnic cleansing atrocities against Muslims.

Next Steps

Lodging a discrimination complaint against the council to establish a strong precedent for effectively addressing Islamophobia and discrimination in local government bodies