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Melbourne Islamic Group Grant Cancelled Over Cohesion Concerns

The federal government has cancelled a grant to a Melbourne Islamic community association after claims the group was mourning Iran's supreme leader, citing social cohesion concerns.

The Australian federal government has cancelled a grant to a Melbourne Islamic community association after allegations that the group was mourning the death of Iran's supreme leader, citing social cohesion concerns. The decision follows claims that the association’s activities could undermine community harmony, prompting the government to withdraw funding.