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Muslims in Australia

Muslims in Australia represent a small but growing segment of the population. According to the 2021 Census, there are approximately 813,392 Muslims in Australia, making up about 3.2% of the total population. The Muslim community in Australia is diverse, comprising people from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, including those of Lebanese, Turkish, Afghan, and Indonesian descent.Islam is the second-largest religion in Australia, following Christianity. The community has established numerous mosques, Islamic schools, and cultural centers across the country.

IQNA – After years of debate and delay, Bendigo’s first mosque is opening its doors, with local Muslims describing the project as “a labour of love.”
News ID: 3494795    Publish Date : 2025/09/29

IQNA – Muslim women in Australia say they live with fear and vigilance, describing harassment in public spaces as Islamophobic incidents surge.
News ID: 3494732    Publish Date : 2025/09/24

IQNA – An investigation has been launched by the Australian Human Rights Commission into complaints that the Hindu Council of Australia, including President Sai Paravastu and Media Head Neelima Paravastu, repeatedly engaged in Islamophobic conduct from May 2024 to July 2025.
News ID: 3494713    Publish Date : 2025/09/23

IQNA – Muslim communities in Australia are reporting rising fear and insecurity, with a new report outlining more than 50 recommendations to tackle Islamophobia.
News ID: 3494572    Publish Date : 2025/09/13

IQNA – A Muslim activist has described recent threats against a Brisbane school and a Gold Coast mosque as “an attack on the fundamental principles of safety, inclusivity, and respect.”
News ID: 3494547    Publish Date : 2025/09/09

IQNA – A man has been charged after police deemed a suspicious device left inside a Gold Coast mosque a hoax, with no danger to the community.
News ID: 3494525    Publish Date : 2025/09/08

IQNA – The Islamic Council of Victoria (ICV) has warned that over 85% of Islamophobia incidents in Australia are not reported, highlighting a sharp rise in anti-Muslim abuse and growing community concerns.
News ID: 3494280    Publish Date : 2025/08/17

IQNA – The New South Wales government has announced a $1 million package to address anti-Muslim hate as reports of Islamophobia continue to climb across Australia.
News ID: 3494270    Publish Date : 2025/08/16

IQNA – A proposal to broadcast the Muslim call to prayer once a week from Lakemba Mosque has been turned down by the local council, but community leaders say they remain committed to finding a way forward.
News ID: 3494221    Publish Date : 2025/08/12

IQNA – Leaders of one of Australia’s largest mosques say they have received death threats after plans to install new loudspeakers for the Muslim call to prayer.
News ID: 3494170    Publish Date : 2025/08/09

IQNA – A series of vandalism and abuse incidents at a Melbourne mosque has sparked condemnation from faith leaders amid broader concerns over attacks on places of worship.
News ID: 3494087    Publish Date : 2025/08/02

IQNA – Australia has experienced a sharp rise in Islamophobic attacks since the start of the Israeli war on Gaza, with women and girls bearing the brunt of the anti-Muslim hate.
News ID: 3494029    Publish Date : 2025/07/28

IQNA – A recent study has highlighted a growing trend of Islamophobic abuse against Muslim healthcare workers in Australia, with many reporting lasting psychological impacts.
News ID: 3493791    Publish Date : 2025/07/11

IQNA – Australian Senator Fatima Payman has filed a formal complaint against a fellow lawmaker, alleging he made inappropriate comments during an official gathering.
News ID: 3493257    Publish Date : 2025/05/28

IQNA – Authorities in Victoria, Australia, have launched an investigation after groups dressed in black displayed racist and anti-Muslim banners from overpasses along Melbourne’s Monash Freeway on Saturday morning, coinciding with the country’s federal election.
News ID: 3492919    Publish Date : 2025/05/03

IQNA – One of Australia’s largest mosques has submitted a formal proposal to begin broadcasting the Islamic call to prayer, or adhan, in the Sydney suburb of Lakemba.
News ID: 3492600    Publish Date : 2025/04/07

IQNA – A growing Muslim population in the rural town of Young, New South Wales, has prompted the development of a new mosque, reflecting the expansion and integration of the community in recent years.
News ID: 3492585    Publish Date : 2025/04/06

IQNA – A 16-year-old from Western Australia has admitted responsibility for posting violent threats online directed at a mosque in Sydney.
News ID: 3492569    Publish Date : 2025/04/05

IQNA – A coalition of Muslim and Palestinian organizations has rejected Australian universities' decision to adopt a new definition of antisemitism, arguing that a unified anti-racism approach would be more effective.
News ID: 3492517    Publish Date : 2025/03/28

IQNA – A new report shows a spike in the number of Islamophobic incidents in Australia in the past months with Muslim women being the primary targets.
News ID: 3492322    Publish Date : 2025/03/14