Activist Group Plans to Sway Muslim Voters at Next Federal Election

Published on July 4, 2024

A Muslim group is pushing to sway results at the next Australian federal election, with a call for candidates in Muslim-populated parts of the country. The movement appears to be linked to Australia’s involvement in the Middle East in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war, with sitting politicians being judged on their position, or lack of, on the conflict. The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils issued their call on July 1 offering support to any potential candidates. “Eight hundred thousand Muslims and the Australian Federation of Islamic Councils is ready to support you today,” the group posted to Facebook. “The Muslim Vote” group, which uses the same bright pink campaign colour as groups of the same name in the United States and UK, says it has the power to influence government, and force Labor into a minority at the next election....

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