Analysis
Dr Wesam Charkawi completed a PhD in Countering Violent Extremism at Western Sydney University Reckless, academically clumsy, and dangerous are the words that come to mind following the speech of ASIO's boss, Mike Burgess, at his annual threat assessment 2026. The grand unifying theory that should not be
Analysis
Anthony Albanese’s Eid message speaks of humanity, fellowship and comfort, yet it comes from a Prime Minister who has refused to say genocide, extended diplomatic honour to Isaac Herzog, and now offers Muslims a reminder about values his own office has failed to uphold.
Chris Minns wished the Muslim community "Eid Mubarak". His message deserves an honest response. “Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating across NSW and Australia!” How generous of him. After years of aggressive rhetoric and demonisation of the Muslim community, the Premier now arrives with a festive greeting, as though
Some thoughts regarding the Ramadan letter Chris Minns posted to the Muslim Community. Chris Minns writes: “Ramadan Mubarak” Ramadan is not a seasonal greeting to be deployed in a moment of political damage control. If you invoke Ramadan, then understand what it represents: justice, consideration and reflection before God. “We
There must be accountability for what happened at Monday night’s protest. Even if a public apology were issued, it would not be enough without an independent investigation and real consequences. Not another meeting and not another statement. There must be consequences. What happened that night was a violation of
Naming it genocide would trigger binding obligations Canberra is unwilling to face. Shielding complicity: Naming genocide would expose Australia’s role in arms supply and defence contracts. Political containment: “Recognition” of Palestine masks a deeper calculus. It's not a coincidence that you've never heard Labor use
Politics
In the 2025 federal election, the Australian Labor Party emerged more dominant than at any point in recent history. With over 90 seats secured and the Coalition fractured, Labor now governs without a serious opposition, internal instability, or electoral risk. It is politically untouchable. And yet, in the face of
On the 19th of January, 2025, the police were tipped off to a caravan with explosives. After arriving on the scene, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) said it knew "almost immediately" that it was fabricated. The fabricated plan was to: organise for someone to buy a caravan; place
The Muslim Vote acknowledges concerns from those who conflate Donald Trump’s rhetoric with fears of abandoning Labor and inadvertently aiding Liberal leader Peter Dutton. However, this comparison is misleading and fails to account for the fundamental difference in political agency. In Australia, The Muslim Vote has no objective or
News
"An illegitimate act does not remove the legitimate and inherent right to fight and resist its occupier." These are the words of the United Nations Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese. Albanese's powerful reminder acknowledges the inherent rights of a people to resist occupation and oppression. It speaks
News
In an era where human rights are at the forefront of our collective conscience, the silence over the devastating loss of women's lives in Gaza presents a glaring contradiction. While global and national campaigns vigorously denounce domestic violence and advocate for the protection of women, the same intensity