NSW Government Pledges $1 Million Against Islamophobia

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The Minns Labor government says this will safeguard the state’s multiculturalism.

NSW Government Pledges $1 Million Against Islamophobia

Members of the Sydney Muslim community hold Taraweeh Prayer for Palestine at Martin Place in Sydney, Australia on March 22, 2024. Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images

Crystal-Rose Jones

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The New South Wales (NSW) Labor government has announced $1 million (US$650,000) in funding towards the Action Against Islamophobia initiative.

It comes amid the Australian National Imams Council (ANIC) claiming that micro-aggressions against Muslims were being “brushed off.”

Crystal-Rose Jones

Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.

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