AMAN In the News
Stay updated with how AMAN is making headlines! Our advocacy efforts are generating positive media coverage across various platforms. In this section, we highlight news articles, interviews, and broadcasts featuring AMAN, showcasing the crucial issues we champion and the significant impact we are making in the community. From policy changes to community initiatives, see how our work is recognised and celebrated in the media.
Elon Musk’s X suffers legal defeat in hate speech battle with Australian Muslim group
An Australian Muslim advocacy group launched a hate speech legal battle against social media giant X. Now a state tribunal has made a ruling — and it’s one lawyers for the body say sets a precedent.
Senate condemns ‘from the river to the sea’ chant after Labor MP broke ranks
Labor has backed a motion introduced by the Opposition that condemned the pro-Palestinian “from the river to the sea” chant a day after it was repeated by one of its senators as she accused Israel of genocide.
Australian Muslim leaders call out ‘questionable law enforcement tactics’ that led to arrest of minors
Muslim organisations say they were not consulted before counter-terrorism raids that resulted in arrests relating to a church stabbing in Sydney
Australian efforts on Islamophobia flag despite Christchurch wake-up call | Islamophobia News | Al Jazeera
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As religious riots grow in India, critics accuse Facebook of fanning the flames
“Platforms share a lot of responsibility in making hate normal, popular and accessible everywhere,” says former official Zafarul-Islam Khan.
As religious riots grow in India, critics accuse Facebook of fanning the flames
“Platforms share a lot of responsibility in making hate normal, popular and accessible everywhere,” says former official Zafarul-Islam Khan.
X should answer to Queensland authorities over Islamophobic tweets by an American, tribunal hears
Lawyer for Australian Muslim Advocacy Network argues white supremacist’s tweets caused harm to local Muslims
‘We’ll listen’: Government responds to concerns over proposed IS flag ban
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says wording deemed “highly offensive” by some members of the Muslim community could be removed from the Albanese government’s IS flag ban.
Muslim groups fear unintended consequences of ‘imprecise’ IS flag ban
The group Labor consulted regarding its plan to ban the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS) group’s flag has expressed concerns, citing potential unintended consequences for Muslims.
Twitter loses bid to throw out complaint by Australian Muslim group over ‘hateful’ content
Queensland Human Rights Commission disagrees with assertion complaint is ‘lacking in substance’ and refers matter to tribunal over jurisdiction
‘Pattern of hatred’: Muslim group takes action against Twitter over Islamophobic complaints
The Australian Muslim Advocacy Network has alleged Twitter is responsible for failing to remove more than 400 pieces of Islamophobic content published on its platform.
As religious riots grow in India, critics accuse Facebook of fanning the flames
“Platforms share a lot of responsibility in making hate normal, popular and accessible everywhere,” says former official Zafarul-Islam Khan.
‘Pattern of hatred’: Muslim group takes action against Twitter over Islamophobic complaints
The Australian Muslim Advocacy Network has alleged Twitter is responsible for failing to remove more than 400 pieces of Islamophobic content published on its platform.
Removing religion from Australia’s definition of terrorism – ABC Religion & Ethics
Australia is one of a handful of nations to include a “religious cause” in its legal definition of terrorism. This is both unnecessary and out of step with international law. It is also detrimental to the way Australians see members of the Muslim community.
Muslim groups are pushing for a ‘Christchurch amendment’ to be added to the religious discrimination bill. Here’s why
Muslim groups say the religious discrimination bill does not yet provide ‘a shield’ to protect people of faith from vilification.
Legal win against vilification for Muslims – AMUST
– Left: Muslimah Lawyer Rita Jabri Markwell; Right:Former Senator Fraser Anning. The Australian Muslim Advocacy Network (AMAN) and the Islamic Council of Queensland (ICQ) have won a case against the former Senator Mr Fraser Anning, alleging he propagated hateful ideology similar to that of Christchurch terrorist, Brenton Tarrant over several years. This is the first […]
Australian group takes fight to Facebook, saying platform is ‘awash’ with hateful Islamophobia
An Australian Muslim civil rights group has sent Facebook a legal letter pleading with the social media giant to do more to remove harmful Islamophobic content, saying lives are at risk.
Media watchdog dismisses accusations Sky News propagated hatred towards Muslims
Complaint that alleged shows hosted by Andrew Bolt, Rita Panahi and Paul Murray spread anti-Islam sentiment was not upheld
ASIO has been warned it’s encouraging extremism. Here’s what some say needs to change
ASIO has been warned the way it defines terrorism has created a huge discrepancy in the way Muslim offenders are treated.
Australian lawyers call on Facebook to crackdown on anti-Muslim comments
A group of lawyers found dozens of Facebook comments containing hateful rhetoric about Muslims remained on the social media platform despite being reported.
Facebook accused of not removing hate speech in complaint under Australia’s racial discrimination laws
The Australian Muslim Advocacy Network alleges the social media giant allows ‘anti-Islam’ pages to host hateful content about Middle Eastern, African, South Asian and Asian people
Australian Muslims urge the government to officially ban extremist far-right organisations
Australian muslims have called for Australia to ban far-right groups, warning extremist material is increasingly being imported through social media platforms from Britain, the US and Europe.
Muslim groups, MPs condemn ‘vile’ graffiti on Brisbane mosque
Muslim groups in Brisbane say members of the community are reeling from the incident.
Concern over Australian governments bias towards Israel – AMUST
– Palestinians women and children evacuate their homes and head for shelter during an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City on May 20, 2021. – Israel and the Palestinians are mired in their worst conflict in years as Israel pounds the Gaza Strip with air strikes and artillery, while Hamas militants fire rockets into the Jewish […]
