The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC), the peak organisation for Muslim Organisations in Australia, has formally approached the Federal Attorney General seeking clarity on the protection of the Shahada and the Seal of the Prophet in the Prohibited Hate Symbols and Other Measures Bill 2023. AFIC is actively seeking to understand what safeguards the …
AFIC wants know where the protection for the Shahada is? Read More »
The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) acknowledges with cautious optimism the announcement of a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Gaza. We embrace the release of hostages and those Palestinians who have been detained without charge, recognising this as a step towards peace. Dr. Rateb Jneid, President of AFIC, stated, “While we welcome the pause …
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Ceasefire Now. The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) again calls on the Australian Government to demand a ceasefire in Gaza and for international monitors to establish the facts on the ground. AFIC condemns the remarks made by former Prime Minister Scott Morrison in not agreeing to a ceasefire, as reported in the Australian Newspaper …
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The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) unequivocally condemns the recent comments made by the Australian Jewish Association (AJA) on social media, which portray the Muslim population in inflammatory and Islamophobic terms. The tweet in question has been viewed by thousands of people and is an outrageous statement from a body that purports to represent …
AFIC Strongly Denounces Inflammatory Remarks by AJA and Calls for Unity Read More »
The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) is disappointed with the obvious bias that six of the seven former Australian Prime Ministers showed in their statement yesterday. This statement provides no value to the local community other than to demonstrate the influence and desperation of the Zionist Lobby in Australia. In an astonishing show of …
The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) commends the Australian Government’s announcement of an additional $15 million in aid for Gaza. This funding, disbursed through UN agencies and trusted partners, will address urgent humanitarian needs. We trust that the Australian Government will continue to monitor the situation and provide further aid as necessary. However, AFIC …
AFIC Welcomes Australia’s Aid to Gaza but Deplores UN’s Failure to Call for Ceasefire Read More »
Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) stands firmly behind the statements of the Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres. The Secretary General expressed deep concern about the clear violations of International Law in the recent conflict in Gaza, and renewed calls for a ceasefire and for all hostages to be released. ‘It is …
AFIC Calls Aus. Government to Meet International Obligations and Prevent Genocide Read More »
The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) and its member societies raises strong objection against the prevailing narratives surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict, emphasising the need for a more accurate, nuanced, and humane portrayal in both media and political discourse. First and foremost, we believe that all life is sacred, and the loss of any life …
Call for a change in Australian Government Rhetoric on Israel-Palestine Conflict Read More »
The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) has called on the NSW government to exercise fairness in its approach to pro-Palestinian protesters today. Expanding the powers to search individuals without cause at legally permitted gatherings can be perceived as a provocative act and undermines trust in the government. Many in the Muslim community, and indeed …
AFIC is responding to the reports in numerous media outlets that Australia is planning to repatriate Australians that are stranded in Israel. “I have written to the Australian Prime Minister, the Opposition Leader and Leader of the Greens pleading for the Government to act for all Australians stranded overseas… This planned repatriation should include real …
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