Muslims in Australia

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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 – Pig heads were placed on Muslim graves at a cemetery in western Sydney following the Bondi Beach mass shooting, prompting condemnation from community leaders and police attention.
News ID: 3495745    Publish Date : 2025/12/15

IQNA – The Virgin Mary Mosque, defaced with Islamophobic slogans over the weekend, will hold a public meeting to discuss the incident, which politicians have decried as a hateful attack on the community.
News ID: 3495635    Publish Date : 2025/12/06

IQNA – Australian mosques and Islamic centres took part in a nationwide blood donation campaign on 28 November, supporting the Australian Islamic Medical Association’s annual drive with the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood.
News ID: 3495614    Publish Date : 2025/12/04

IQNA – A prominent advocate for Muslim women has slammed Senator Pauline Hanson over her recent burqa stunt, saying the action undermines community cohesion and encourages harmful attitudes toward minorities.
News ID: 3495537    Publish Date : 2025/11/27

IQNA – Australian far-right senator Pauline Hanson triggered sharp condemnations on Monday after entering parliament in a burka as part of her renewed effort to prohibit full-face coverings in public.
News ID: 3495514    Publish Date : 2025/11/24

IQNA – After years of resistance and rebuilding trust, Bendigo’s first mosque is almost ready to open—standing as a symbol of inclusion and resilience for Victoria’s growing Muslim community.
News ID: 3495354    Publish Date : 2025/11/11

IQNA – Specialist police are investigating a suspected racially motivated attack after a hooded figure poured motor oil across the main entrance of a mosque in Gosnells, Western Australia.
News ID: 3495207    Publish Date : 2025/10/30

IQNA – By improving the judging conditions and increasing the participation of enthusiasts, Australia’s Quran memorization competition has become a model for strengthening the identity of Muslim youth in this country.
News ID: 3495117    Publish Date : 2025/10/23

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