Mosque worshippers 'harassed by ASIO'

A Victorian Islamic group says worshippers at a suburban Mosque are being harassed and intimidated by the intelligence agency, Luke Waters reports.

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A Victorian Islamic group complains worshippers at the Preston Mosque are being harassed and intimidated by the intelligence agency.

Community leaders say repeated approaches have forced some worshippers away from the mosque, and ASIO has declined invitations to meet Islamic community leaders.

Victoria's Islamic Society says still wants to hold formal talks with ASIO. Luke Waters has more.

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