Opened the debate
Faruqi argued that the motion was urgent due to a rise in violent threats against Muslims, including attacks on mosques and individuals. Faruqi contended that political figures from both major parties had normalised anti-Muslim sentiment through their rhetoric and policies. Faruqi highlighted specific incidents such as the arrest of a white supremacist in Perth and police actions in Sydney as evidence of the problem. Faruqi asserted that the motion provided concrete recommendations to tackle these issues rather than being merely performative.