Minns unveils plan to fight anti-Muslim hate: ‘Naked racism and Islamophobia have no place in our state’

Exclusive: $1m grant comes after reports of rising Islamophobia and a huge turnout for the Sydney Harbour Bridge marchGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Minns government will establish a $1m program to combat anti-Muslim hate, including establishing a support hotline for victims and a program to build awareness of Islamophobia.The initiative will fund a support hotline for those experiencing Islamophobia and a case management system for victims of abuse so authorities and the community have better information about what behaviours are being experienced. Continue reading...

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