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Melbourne Islamic Group Grant Cancelled Over Social Cohesion Concerns

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

The federal government has cancelled a grant awarded to an Islamic community association in Melbourne. The decision was made amid concerns about social cohesion after reports that the group was mourning the death of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The cancellation reflects the government's stance on maintaining community harmony and addressing potential political sensitivities linked to foreign leaders.