The opposition leader has confirmed that a coalition government will not review the position of the anti -Semitism envoy, despite saying that the role of Islamophobia envoy would be analyzed.
Today early, Peter Dutton said that a coalition government would analyze how effective the role of Islamophobia had been, without committing to retain the position if chosen.
“In terms of the envoy, if you are making a difference, if you are helping, then happy to continue it,” Dutton told the SBS World News Anna Henderson political correspondent.
“But I think there is a lot of frustration at this time about what is being heard, so the envoy advises, so he would have to take advice.”
Since then, a spokesman for the opposition leader has confirmed to SBS News that the role of anti -Semitism envoy would not be reviewed and would be continuous by a Dutton government if chosen.
The work established anti -Semitism and the roles sent by Islamophobia in response to an increase in anti -Semitic and Islamophobic incidents after and the subsequent Hamas-Israel war.
Yesterday, the opposition leader visited the Al-Madinah Mosque in western Sydney and announced a $ 25,000 financing commitment for greater security.
Peter Dutton visited Al Madinah’s mosque in Leppington on Sunday. Fountain: AAPA / Mick Tsiks
The magnet of the Mosque says that he welcomed the opposition leader to visit his prayer room, although he said that there are many in the Australian Muslim community that does not agree with Peter Dutton’s policies and pointed out
The magnet Ahmad Hussain said that he hoped that the visit would help Dutton to see the Australian Muslim community positively and that he is “isolated” in some of his views.
He said the mosque was approached with approximately one day of warning about Dutton’s interest in visiting.
“Our people said yes,” he said.
“Many do not agree with their ideas, but as a place of God, they are all welcome.”
We hope you can see us positively and that you can see that you are isolated.
The Festival of But a series of prominent mosques have been reluctant to the host politicians, particularly given a deep resentment and frustration about the way in which both political parties have responded .
The community has more concern about the community that, although the opposition has constantly campaigned against anti -Semitism, has been much less vocal when speaking against Islamophobia.
Al-Madinah is a small mosque that attracts a community in large part Pakistani and India, which mostly lives in the marginal seat of Werriwa.
Labor member Anne Stanley is the local member, but she faces a strong contest of the Australian-Liban liberal candidate Sam Kayal.
The preaching of the mosque is delivered in English and Urdu, instead of Arabic.
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