Candidates will be assessed on eight-point criteria that includes their stance on the war in GazaFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA political advocacy group seeking to mobilise Muslim Australians before the next election says it will elevate the community’s voice on non-faith issues including gambling and domestic violence, alongside Israel’s war in Gaza.On Sunday afternoon Muslim Votes Matter, a new grassroots group, launched its national campaign in the lead-up to next year’s federal election at the Broadmeadows town hall, in the federal seat of Calwell, where it plans to back candidates.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…
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Author : Adeshola Ore
Publish date : 2024-09-02 02:10:27
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