Aftab Malik Appointed as Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia in Australia

The Albanese Labor government will appoint Aftab Malik as the new Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia. In a statement on Sept. 30, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said every Australian should feel safe without discrimination. “The ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to deeply affect communities across Australia,” he said. “The appointment of Mr. Malik is a crucial part of the government’s strategy to ensure all Australians feel safe and included and follows extensive consultation with the community.” Malik is a British-born scholar and has worked with numerous Australian Muslim organisations, including the Lebanese Muslim Association, the British Council, and the United Nations Alliance of Civilisations....