The Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia has handed down his long-awaited report, containing 54 recommendations to the federal government.
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Australia's first Islamophobia envoy, Aftab Malik, has handed down his report on addressing Islamophobia in Australia.
It includes a national plan with 54 recommendations, including sanctions, improved reporting mechanisms, and a boost to educational initiatives.
Data from the Islamophobia Register Australia reveals there has been a 530 per cent increase in incidents reported - since the Hamas attacks on October 7 2023.
Envoy Aftab Malik is speaking with Richelle Harrison Plesse about the significance of the report.
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