Analysis, advocacy and reflections
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Government Grants2 minutesAnalysis, advocacy and reflections Government Grants: success is not expansion The Muslim community in Australia built its institutions through personal sacrifice. Mosques were not created with government funding or political patronage. They were built when uncles and aunties emptied their pockets, raised donations week after week and volunteered their labour after long shifts. They gave […]
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Labor’s Genocide Evasion3 minutesNaming it genocide would trigger binding obligations Canberra is unwilling to face.
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ASIO Propaganda5 minutesWhen Intelligence Becomes Propaganda: Burgess and the Politics of Fear Subscribe to stay informed Subscribe to stay informed
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When Political Survival and Interest Mean More Than Life3 minutesWhen Political Survival and Interest Mean More Than Life The Albanese Government’s announcement that it “will recognise Palestine” is an exercise in political deflection, a mere gesture that costs nothing, demands nothing, and changes nothing for the people enduring daily bombardment, siege, and forced starvation in Gaza. It is a statement on paper while the […]
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The Australian Government Refuses to Act on Genocide and Forced Starvation3 minutesThe Australian Government Refuses to Act on Genocide and Forced Starvation Anthony Albanese says the images of starvation in Gaza make him feel “bad.” But feelings are not leadership, and expressions of discomfort are not justice. What’s unfolding in Gaza is not a tragedy to observe; it’s a genocide to confront. And Albanese refuses to […]
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Australia’s sanctions are a smokescreen1 minuteAlthough it is welcomed, sanctioning Ben-Gvir and Smotrich is theatre. There are numerous concrete actions Australia could have taken and can still adopt, such as making it illegal for Australian citizens to join the IDF, yet it has not taken such steps. While Ben-Gvir and Smotrich are undoubtedly violent extremists, they are products of a […]
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A Mandate for Cowardice4 minutesA Mandate for Cowardice: Live Genocide. Public Performance. No Action. In the 2025 federal election, the Australian Labor Party emerged more dominant than at any point in recent history. With over 90 seats secured and the Coalition fractured, Labor now governs without a serious opposition, internal instability, or electoral risk. It is politically untouchable. And […]
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Faith and Politics1 minuteFaith and Politics Faith and Politics In this engaging podcast, prominent Muslim scholars come together to explore the intricate relationship between faith and politics. From prophetic examples 📖 to modern-day activism✊🏽, we unpack the responsibilities, opportunities, and ethical dilemmas Muslims face in the political sphere. How should Islamic principles shape political engagement, and how can […]
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Tony Burke is No Friend2 minutesWhy Tony Burke is no friend of the Muslim Community On the 19th of January, 2025, Police were tipped off to a caravan with explosives. After arriving on the scene, The Australian Federal Police (AFP) said it knew “almost immediately” that it was fabricated. The fabricated plan was to: organise for someone to buy a […]
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Why Muslims Must Rethink Their Political Strategy4 minutesWhy Muslims Must Rethink Their Political Strategy Wesam Charkawi Politics is not just about individual elections; it is about long-term power dynamics. For decades, Muslims have played the game wrong, allowing politicians to dictate the rules. The Core Problem? We have been conditioned to believe that our only option is to vote out of fear—fear […]
