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Morrison's Controversial Imam Register Proposal Sparks Outrage

1/28/2026

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Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison proposed a national register for imams and stricter regulations on religious institutions at an antisemitism conference.
He linked the proposals to the Bondi terror shooting that killed 15.
The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils condemned Morrison's remarks as dangerous.
The Australian National Imams Council called his claims ill-informed, noting law enforcement found no religious group responsible.

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Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison proposed a national register for imams and stricter regulations on religious institutions at an antisemitism conference.
He linked the proposals to the Bondi terror shooting that killed 15.
The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils condemned Morrison's remarks as dangerous.
The Australian National Imams Council called his claims ill-informed, noting law enforcement found no religious group responsible.