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Melbourne Islamic Group Loses Grant Over 'Social Cohesion' Concerns

The federal government cancelled a grant to a Melbourne Islamic community association over 'social cohesion concerns' after claims it mourned Iran's supreme leader.

The federal government cancelled a grant to a Melbourne Islamic community association over 'social cohesion concerns' after claims it mourned Iran's supreme leader.

The decision follows allegations that the group observed a mourning period for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, raising concerns about potential sectarian influence.