Tag: Morrison government
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Liberal frontbencher backs Morrison’s plan to register imams as a worthwhile discussion
Overview: A contentious proposal gains cautious support A Liberal frontbencher has signaled that parts of Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s plan to crack down on antisemitism by engaging with Islamic educational and preaching networks are worth discussing. While stressing that Australian Muslims must take some responsibility for modulating extremist incidents, the frontbencher stopped short of full…
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Liberal frontbencher backs Morrison’s imam registration idea with caveats amid calls for responsibility
Background to the debate The Morrison government has proposed a controversial approach to counter antisemitism that includes the possibility of scrutinising and potentially intervening in Sunni and Shia Islamic preaching and education. The plan, designed to curb extremist rhetoric and protect Jewish communities, has drawn mixed reactions from across the political spectrum. A Liberal frontbencher…