Some question the appointment of an official who has worked on controversial countering violent extremism programs Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Albanese government has announced British Australian public servant Aftab Malik as the special envoy to combat Islamophobia in Australia after months of delays.But it has also sparked criticism, with some people within the Muslim community calling into question the thinking behind the appointment.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/sep/30/aftab-malik-labor-islamophobia-envoy-ntwnfb
Author : Mostafa Rachwani Community affairs reporter
Publish date : 2024-09-30 18:51:01
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