Why They Must Not Take Office Again
The Moral Case
Conditional support to the communities you claim to love and serve is a deliberate choice—a choice that reveals where your true priorities lie. Playing politics with community outrage and legitimate concerns strips leaders of their moral authority to lead. It is indefensible to condemn one side while enabling another. Australia’s condemnation of Russia for its invasion of Ukraine contrasts starkly with its silence on Israel’s illegal occupation and ongoing genocide against Palestinians. This double standard erodes any moral or ethical justification for re-electing current ministers who refuse to stand on principle. The moment any candidate steps forward, they shoulder the responsibility of fulfilling their promises and representing their constituents without compromise. When their commitments are qualified by party dictates or muted by political expediency, their position becomes untenable. Leadership requires courage, accountability, and integrity—without these, their claims to serve the community hold no weight, and their re-election cannot be justified.
They’ve Never Seen Muslim Communities Mobilise
We’ve had 24 Years
Since the September 11 attacks, Muslims worldwide—and particularly in Australia—have been subjected to relentless vilification by politicians and the media. No country has enacted more counter-terrorism legislation than Australia, creating a political and legal framework that disproportionately targets Muslim communities. Even with Labor in power, this exploitation continues, as politicians seize on every tragic event to further entrench harmful narratives. Crimes that would otherwise be categorised as “criminal offences” for others are branded as “terrorism” when Muslims are involved. This hypocrisy extends to the highest levels of government, where law enforcement officials have dismissed serious incident as a “general crime” (e.g. a homemade bomb placed on a car adorned with a Palestinian flag).” For over two decades, Muslim communities have endured targeted security legislation, racial and religious profiling by law enforcement, and an onslaught of discriminatory rhetoric that fosters an environment ripe for Islamophobia. This must end. Politicians have become accustomed to their electorates, confident that their policies and rhetoric will go unchallenged. But what if that changed? What if Muslim communities mobilised—not just to resist these injustices but to demand accountability, representation, and equity? The time has come to transform frustration into action, and to show that our voices are powerful and our unity unbreakable. Politicians have underestimated us for too long—it’s time to change that.
Condemnation and Rewarded
When people champion politicians who have historically played the game of cozying up to communities—it’s almost understandable why one might overlook their political manoeuvring on minor issues. But these same politicians, when truly needed on crucial issues, have repeatedly hidden behind the shield of party politics. When the stakes were highest—on immigration, counter-terrorism policies, and above all, genocide—they failed to rise to the occasion. They failed to condemn and represent. And yet, they still expect loyalty and reward. The truth is: politicians do not change their behaviour when they are assured of unconditional support. The Labor Party has proven this time and again, capitalising on the community’s steadfast loyalty while delivering hollow words and half-hearted actions. A community that allows itself to be used as a pawn in political games will not be taken seriously. Continuing to play along only ensures we remain trapped in this cycle of manipulation. It’s time to break free. The community must move on. Loyalty without accountability is self-sabotage. The only way to future-proof the community is to be strategic, and to stop rewarding those who fail to represent us when it matters most. The days of blind allegiance must end—our future depends on it.
The Myth of Labor’s “Better” Stance
Calls to defend the Labor Party have once again echoed within the community, with claims like, “Labor is better than Liberal,” “Labor has done more for Palestine,” and “The Muslim community will go backward if we vote against them.” Others argue, “It’s better to have Labor voices in Canberra than to lose them by opposing the party.” But let’s be clear: these arguments are nothing more than distractions. The real question is—what is the price of blind loyalty when those voices repeatedly fail to stand for justice and uphold community values? For decades, Labor has exploited the community’s steadfast support while delivering little more than empty promises and political platitudes on the most pressing issues, especially Palestine. When it truly matters, Labor has offered half-measures instead of taking a principled stand. This is not leadership; it is moral bankruptcy. Enough is enough. It’s time to shatter the illusion that Labor is “better.” If they continue to act no differently when it counts, why should we stand by them? The message is simple: the era of unquestioning loyalty is over. Accountability must replace complacency. Change will only come when we demand it. If we fail to speak out now, the community risks being sidelined—again and again—in the years to come. It’s time for action, not excuses. Let them know we are watching, and we will no longer settle for less.
The Muslim Vote