PM Albanese Reviews Hate Reports Against Muslims In Australia Increasingly Rampant

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. (X @AlboMP)

JAKARTA - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stressed that he would consider measures to respond to reports stating his country had failed to address persistent and more intensive Islamophobia.

The report was compiled by the Australian Government's Special Envoy to fight Islamophobia, Aftab Malik. In it, there are also 54 recommendations for Parliament and the Australian Government in fighting hatred against Muslims in their country that are increasingly rampant.

"Australians should feel safe and comfortable in any community. Targeting Australians based on their religious beliefs is not only an attack on them, but also an attack on our core values. We must eradicate hatred, fear, and prejudice that encourage Islamophobia and division in our society," he said Friday, September 12, quoted from the website of the Australian PM's Office.

Albanese invites Australians to eradicate hatred, fear, and prejudice that encourage Islamophobia so that divisions arise in Australian society.

"I really see that Australia can be a small picture of the world we want. A place where people live side by side in harmony. Where we are enriched by the diversity of people who have different beliefs, backgrounds, and heritage," said Albanese.