THE LOBBYING OF ISLAM IN AUSTRALIA TO THE AUSTRALIA GOVERNMENT

As the article details the questions have to be asked how does ISLAM operate though 'charaties' in a judeo-christian legal system that Islam does not believe in but is 'conviently' operates through these various mechanisms . If the Ideology does not fundementally believe in democracy, however for financial gain will operate through the Australia legal framework. Sir Robert Menzies clearly outling the difference between Liberal ,socialism and communism I (Graham Healy)( added in ISLAM )

Outline of the australian constitution https://www.riseupaustraliabrisbane2025.com/post/the-australian-constitution-is-the-legal-foundation-of-australia-it-establishes-the-commonwealth-go Questions have to be asked ? 1) are any of these funds funneled towards terrorism ? for Islamic political purposes.(which has happened but claimed only by certain fringe 'elements' ?)

2) accountability and transparency through these 'charaties' and complete public audits has to be scrutinized carefully by authourities. 3) the connections with the muslim Brotherhood and Iran in particular, when terroroist flags and images of the mass murderer the Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was displayed openly across the sydney harbour bridge during the so called 'free palistine' marches and the Isamic hate preachers celebrating the mass murdering of jews on 7th october 2023 not to mention home grown terrorists on 14 dec 2025 at Bondi. Then mosques in Australia holding vigils for mass murders (Ayatollah Ali Khamenei) some serious question have to be asked about the culture that is being manafested in Australia and rapidly becoming more and more like the UK . The ELEPHANT in the room ? Many of the so called conservative right in Australia (who state they have conservative values ) some state they are Christians and some podcasters bang on about Foreign lobbyists but they never state the ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM (in fact conveniently avoid it ) and that is the biggest Goverment Lobbyist and manipulaters being Political ISLAM working away in the background to white ant western society and replicate sharia law to replace western law and replace democracy with Islamic political theoracy . This Trend in Australia has to be REVERSED otherwise Australia will wind up like UK , France, Canada and some parts of USA and middle eastern wars and mentalities are imported into Australia the returning of ISIS brides being a typical recent example . BLAMING JEWS ? (antisemitism) The other issue is blaming Jews for everything that goes wrong in the world ? this is just the spirit of Hitler being reserected in Australia and the other parts of the world totally unjustified and often used as a 'drum to beat' espically by ISLAM and its extremist elements, unfortunately the book they read instructs them to do so . The other Element in Australia and other parts of the world are almost as bad and that is the radical WOKE extreme left (usually the socialists and communists ) work in lock step with ISLAM the reason is that all three ISLAM , Communism and socialism are ANTI FREEDOM of the individual and all three operate with the totalatarian power and control mindset restricting the individial to a mindless drone that does exactly what you are told by the so called 'leaders at the top' of the control pyrmid. There is so much to unpact in all this and I will do so article by article . Below the key differences between Liberalism, socialism, communism and ISLAM https://www.riseupaustraliabrisbane2025.com/post/robert-menzies-liberalism-socialism-communism-and-the-elephant-in-the-roomby-graham-healy

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https://www.facebook.com/mark.rowley.122053 In the meantime below is an outline of the current operations of ISLAM in Australia on the surface at least . As the artical outlines the muslim Islamic lobbying operates through 'charaties' and halal certification of exported meat products is big business in Australia . (This is the Islamic way of slaughtering cattle , by slashing the throat of the animal with a knife and letting it bleed out on the floor, some consider this cruel, but is the middle eastern acient cultural methods still practiced in Islam today) Muslim lobbying, advocacy, and funding of organizations in Australia operate through standard democratic and community mechanisms, similar to other faith or ethnic groups, but with specific features tied to community structures, halal certification, and government grants.**

Lobbying and Advocacy

Australian Muslim communities engage in **advocacy** (representing community views to government, media, and society) more than formal paid **lobbying** (paid attempts to influence decisions).

- **Peak bodies** like the **Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC)**, **Islamic Council of Victoria (ICV)**, **Australian National Imams Council (ANIC)**, and **Alliance of Australian Muslims (AAM)** make submissions to parliamentary inquiries, meet with politicians, and run public campaigns. Examples include responses to hate speech laws, Islamophobia reports, counter-terrorism policies, and social cohesion issues.

- They organize workshops on political advocacy, host roundtables with parties and departments, and push for policies on security funding, anti-discrimination, housing, food security, and Muslim community needs.

- Muslim MPs (e.g., in the Albanese government) and community leaders provide direct representation.

- Diversity among Muslim communities (ethnic, sectarian, organizational) makes unified national lobbying challenging, leading to fragmented efforts focused on state or issue-specific advocacy rather than a single powerful lobby.

This is transparent via the Australian Government Register of Lobbyists for third-party lobbyists, though many activities fall under community advocacy rather than registered lobbying.

Halal Certification Funding and Potential Abuses

**Halal certification** verifies food (especially meat exports) complies with Islamic dietary rules. Australia is a major exporter of halal products to Muslim-majority countries, making this economically significant.

- **How it works**: Multiple competing bodies (AFIC, ANIC Halal Authority, Halal Certification Authority Australia, etc.) charge fees to businesses for certification. The Australian government (via Department of Agriculture) approves certifiers for **export** but has limited oversight for domestic markets. Fees vary; they are often modest for individual products but generate substantial revenue for certifiers due to volume (especially meat).

- **Revenue use**: Profits typically support Islamic organizations, mosques, schools, and community services. AFIC has historically earned significant income (hundreds of thousands to over $1M/year reported in older data) from this.

**Potential for abuse/misuse**:

- **Lack of transparency and competition**: Multiple certifiers, varying standards, and limited public financial disclosure create suspicions. Senate inquiries noted "credible reports" of unscrupulous exploitation and recommended better oversight, trademark registration, and possible standardization.

- **Historical issues with AFIC**: Past financial controversies, including internal disputes over halal fees (e.g., 2017 "coup" claims involving millions), governance problems, and inquiries by the charities regulator (ACNC) into conflicts of interest and potential misuse. AFIC has faced warnings about charitable status.

- **Broader claims**: Allegations (often from critics like Pauline Hanson or anti-halal campaigns) that funds support terrorism or extremism. Official reviews (AUSTRAC, Senate inquiry, ABC Fact Check) found **no evidence** linking halal certification fees directly to terrorism financing. Funds go to domestic Islamic orgs, not proven terrorist links.

- **Economic critique**: Some view it as a "religious tax" on all consumers (via slightly higher production costs passed on), with proceeds benefiting specific religious institutions. Others note it enables export markets and is voluntary for businesses.

Abuse risks stem from poor oversight rather than inherent design—similar to concerns with other certification or charity sectors.

Funding of Muslim Organizations

Muslim organizations in Australia fund operations through diverse sources:

1. **Halal certification fees** — Major revenue for groups like AFIC.

2. **Donations and zakat** (Islamic charity) from community members.

3. **Government grants** — Significant for community services, security upgrades at mosques/schools (e.g., $27M to ANIC for security via closed process), social cohesion programs, and multicultural initiatives. Examples include funding for Islamic Councils, women's groups, and relief orgs like Islamic Relief Australia.

4. **International ties** — Historical (e.g., past Libyan funding to AFIC) and ongoing humanitarian/diaspora links, though domestic sources dominate now.

5. **Dedicated funds** — E.g., Muslim Community Fund (backed by ANIC and AAM) for strategic community investments, including advocacy.

**Operation**: Umbrella groups coordinate funding distribution to mosques, schools, welfare, and advocacy. They must comply with ACNC rules for charities (reporting, governance). Controversies arise around transparency, political bias in funded activities, or links to contentious views (e.g., past ICV proposals or international fatwas).

**Overall context**: Australia's Muslim population (~3.2%) uses these mechanisms for representation and services, as do other groups. Government funding often targets social cohesion and security amid rising Islamophobia concerns and global events. Critics highlight governance risks, fragmentation, and potential for funds to support non-integrative or extremist elements; supporters emphasize community resilience and democratic participation. Official probes have not substantiated systemic terrorism funding but have flagged needs for better regulation in halal and charity sectors.