Australia

Australian mosques join national campaign to boost blood donations

Australian mosques and Islamic centres took part in a nationwide blood donation campaign on 28 November, supporting the Australian Islamic Medical Association’s annual drive with the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood.

Australian Senator Accused of Inciting Hatred Against Muslims and Links to Neo-Nazis

An Australian senator from the One Nation Party has been accused of fueling Islamophobia and having ties to neo-Nazis after making contentious claims about Sharia.

Iranian Parliament Speaker: Australia’s blacklisting of IRGC will fail to undermine its influence

Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has strongly condemned the Australian government’s action of blacklisting Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), noting that the action will fail to challenge the IRGC influence.

President of Shia Ulama Council of Australia Condemns Delhi Blast

The President of the Shia Ulama Council of Australia and Imam of Friday prayers in Melbourne, Hujjat al-Islam Maulana Syed Abul Qasim Rizvi, strongly condemned the recent blast in Delhi.

Workshop on Combating Islamophobia Held for Muslim Health Students and Professionals in Australia

The Australian Islamic Medical Association (AIMA), in collaboration with Muslim student organizations, held a special workshop aimed at combating Islamophobia in academic and professional environments.

Tens of thousands rally in Australia for Gaza

Tens of thousands of Australians took to the streets in Sydney to show solidarity with Gaza, expressing skepticism over the recently announced ceasefire aimed at halting Israel’s two-year genocide on the besieged Palestinian territory.

Rising Islamophobia in Australia: Government Envoy Warns of Social and Psychological Consequences

A new report by Australia’s Special Representative on Combating Islamophobia has revealed a sharp rise in discrimination and hatred toward Muslims across the country in recent years.

Australia secretly ships F-35 jet parts to Israel amid Gaza genocide, leaks reveal

Leaked documents reveal that Australia has exported multiple F-35 fighter jet components directly to Israel, bypassing global supply hubs, even as Israel’s military continues its genocidal campaign in Gaza.

Australian Hindu Council Under Investigation Over Islamophobia Allegations

The Australian Human Rights Commission has launched an investigation into the Hindu Council of Australia following a formal complaint alleging repeated incidents of Islamophobia. The complaint, filed by the Coalition Against Islamophobia, names the council’s president, Sai Paravastu, and its media officer, Neelima Paravastu.

Iran urges Australia to 'stand on right side of history' instead of appeasing Israel

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has emphasized that Australia should rely on the will of its people and stand on the right side of history instead of appeasing the Israeli regime.

Anti-Migrant Protests Sweep Europe and Australia Amid Fears of Rising Islamophobia

Iran condemns expulsion of ambassador, labels Australian PM a “weak politician”

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has strongly condemned Australia’s decision to expel Tehran’s ambassador over allegations of orchestrating antisemitic attacks, calling Prime Minister Anthony Albanese a “weak leader” who seeks to appease Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Hundreds of thousands rally across Australia to demand end to Gaza genocide

Protesters have staged mass rallies in cities across Australia, demanding an end to the Israeli regime's genocidal war against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. 

Hussain Day commemorated at Victorian Parliament in Australia

The second Hussain Day (AS) ceremony was held at the Victorian Parliament under the auspices of the International Khairul Amal Network, bringing together members of parliament, academics, and leaders of multiple faith traditions to honor the universal message of justice, freedom, and humanity embodied by Imam Hussain (AS).

Australia condemns Israel’s retaliatory visa revocations

Australia has condemned the Israeli regime for revoking visas held by its diplomats to the Palestinian Authority, a retaliatory move triggered by Canberra’s refusal to admit a far-right Israeli politician.

Islamophobia Rising in Australia; Most Incidents Go Unreported

A new report by the Islamic Council of Victoria (ICV) shows Islamophobia is on the rise in Australia, with more than 85% of incidents going unreported.

Jewish Council of Australia urges sanctions, arms embargo alongside Palestine recognition

The Jewish Council of Australia has called on the country's upcoming recognition of the State of Palestine to be accompanied by “principled action” aimed at halting Israel’s “escalating genocide” in the besieged Palestinian territory.

Australia to recognize Palestinian state in September: PM

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that the government will recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly next month, aligning with similar actions taken by the United Kingdom, France, and Canada. 

Australia urges Israel to halt Gaza occupation, warns of worsening humanitarian crisis

Australia on Friday called on the Israeli occupation government not to occupy the Gaza Strip, saying such a move will “worsen the humanitarian catastrophe” in the besieged coastal enclave of Palestine.

Hajj is a unique and unparalleled global Islamic assembly - Australian Friday Prayer Imam

In a special gathering with Indian Hajj pilgrims, Hujjatul Islam Syed Abul Qasim Rizvi, the Imam-e-Jumah of Melbourne, Australia, reflected on the deep philosophy and spiritual significance of Hajj. 

Western civilization lacks spiritual values: Australian scientist

Professor Abidali Mohamedali, a researcher at Macquarie University in Sydney, emphasizes that despite its materialistic advancements, the Western civilization lacks spiritual values preventing it from meeting human needs.

Hezbollah condemns Australia’s blacklisting of movement’s Secretary-General Shiekh Naim Qassem

Hezbollah has condemned Australia’s “unjust decision” to impose sanctions on the movement’s Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem, stating that the move proves Canberra is being used as a tool to advance the US-Zionist agenda.