Press Release

The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) stands in unwavering solidarity with Commissioner Mohamed Mohideen amidst the ongoing scrutiny and calls for investigation into his advocacy and statements regarding the situation in Palestine. AFIC underscores the critical distinction between criticising the policies of a state and propagating hatred or discrimination against a community. The conflation …

AFIC Defends Commissioner Mohideen’s Advocacy for Palestine, Calls for Respect of Democratic Freedoms Read More »

The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC), established in 1964 as the Peak Muslim Organization, has expressed deep concern over the recent revelations surrounding the termination of journalist Antoinette Lattouf from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and through an open letter as follows called for a comprehensive inquiry into pro-Israeli influence at the ABC and …

AFIC Calls for Transparency and Independence in the Wake of Recent Events at ABC Read More »

The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) extends its sincere appreciation to Senator David Pocock for his public support in the ongoing case brought by South Africa at the International Criminal Court (ICC) of Justice made on 11 January 2024. During a disproportionately destructive response that continues to claim lives, AFIC recognizes the significance of …

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The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) vehemently denounces the abhorrent bomb threat aimed at those expressing solidarity with the Palestinian flag in Sydney. This egregious act is an alarming symptom of the divisive and hateful atmosphere perpetuated by those who sow seeds of discord. The culpability lies with those who wrongly vilify support for …

Bomb Threat against Palestinian Supporters Unacceptable – Strong Condemnation by AFIC Read More »

“The past weeks have witnessed unprecedented action by members of civil society across the world against the injustice of Israel’s disproportionately brutal response to the firing of missiles from Palestine.  If you add together all the people who gathered over the past weekend to demand justice in Israel and Palestine in Cape Town, Washington, D.C., …

A Call for International Accountability and Australian Government Support of the South African Legal Action Read More »

The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) calls on the government to ensure it is meeting its obligations, to protect Australian lives and ensure that Australians do not undertake acts that are potentially considered contraventions of international law. Today we have learnt that an Australian has been killed while fighting on behalf of the Israeli …

AFIC Urges Aus. Government to Prohibit Citizens from Foreign Military Service Amid Legal and Ethical Concerns Read More »

The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) announces the completion of its annual audits for Halal accreditation, addressing community concerns about Halal chicken certification. AFIC assures the public that all AFIC certified products, including chickens, strictly adhere to Islamic traditions and meet audit requirements and Australian Standards. Dr. Rateb Jneid, AFIC President, stated, “We take …

AFIC Affirms Halal Certification of Chickens Read More »

The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) welcomes the position of the Australian Government today, in voting for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza at the UN General Assembly.Australia has demonstrated its alignment with common sense and the overwhelming international sentiment that lives, all lives, must be protected. We note that the motion demands an immediate …

AFIC Welcomes calls for a Ceasefire Read More »

“The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) echoes and amplifies the distressing reports from Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), a highly respected NGO operating in Gaza, which has firsthand knowledge of the crisis,” stated Dr. Rateb Jneid, President of AFIC. “The crisis in Gaza has reached catastrophic proportions. The siege imposed by the Israeli government, including …

The crisis in Gaza has reached catastrophic proportions and the health system has collapsed Read More »

THE UNITED NATIONS MUST ACT NOW The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) again calls on the Australia Government to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and use its influence to again call the UN Security council to reconvene and create a ceasefire for Gaza. The security council use of veto stands in stark contrast …

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