Written in the immediate aftermath of the 2025 Bondi terror attack in Australia, this essay surveys the terrain of the national conversation. It provides a clear defence of Islam’s rejection of extremism and an examination of how Islamophobia is rationalised, amplified and weaponised in the age of social media.

An independent submission by the Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia to the Australian Government detailing 54 recommendations. The report outlines the deep impact of anti-Muslim prejudice on the nation and provides a strategic framework with practical steps to address the problem.