The Australian federal government has revoked a $670,000 grant for the Taha Humanity Association due to concerns about social cohesion.
The Australian federal government has cancelled a $670,000 electoral pledge for the Taha Humanity Association, an Islamic community group based in Melbourne, citing 'social cohesion concerns'. This decision follows claims that the association has been mourning the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, which has raised alarms about the group's impact on community dynamics in Australia. Minister for Multicultural Affairs Anne Aly clarified that the government must ensure community harmony, and this grant was seen as potentially jeopardizing that balance.