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Dr Nora Amath, Executive Director of the Islamophobia Register, observed a “dramatic surge” in Islamophobic incidents, following the October 7th attacks in 2023.
She stated that women and girls are disproportionately affected, accounting for approximately 75% of the victims.
Dr Amath said geopolitical events can serve as a catalyst for Islamophobia in Australia, but they’re not the only contributing factor.
“The language used in politics plays a crucial role in whether we observe an increase or decline in the number of incidents reported to us.”
In this episode of Understanding Hate, we look at Islamophobia in Australia today.
