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Melbourne Islamic Group Loses Grant Over 'Social Cohesion' Concerns

The Australian federal government has cancelled a grant to a Melbourne Islamic community association over 'social cohesion concerns' after reports that the group was mourning Iran's supreme leader.

The federal government cancelled a grant to a Melbourne Islamic community association, citing 'social cohesion concerns' after reports that the group was mourning Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The decision follows scrutiny over the association's activities and its perceived political stance.