Discussion Papers
The Centre's Discussion Papers were widely disseminated to the relevant professional bodies. They are intended to prompt discussion and raise awareness of the issues that have affected the Muslim community in Australia since September 11. They were also delivered at a series of workshops in the Philippines for the International Conflict, Religion and Culture Project.
Further Discussion Papers will be produced when future research projects require them.
Discussion Papers can be accessed online or ordered for free.
Discussion Paper 1
Australia's Response to Tensions between Islam and the West since September 11
Dr Michális S. Michael
This paper examines the impact of international conflicts involving the Muslim world upon Australia's multicultural society by studying the government's responses to tensions between Islam and the West since September 11.
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Discussion Paper 2
Perceptions of Islamic and Middle Eastern People in Australian Media: Scope for Improvement
Dr George Myconos
This paper looks at how sections of the Australian media represented Islamic and Middle Eastern communities in the waker of the September 11 terror attacks, and then during what came to be known as the 'war on terror'. It considered examples of such media coverage, and the ways in which reporting and editorialising contributed to an atmosphere of intimidation and fear for these communities.
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Discussion Paper 3
Australia's Muslims: Experiences and Expectations after September 11
Yusef Sheikh Omar
Based on in-depth interviews with members of the Australian-Muslim community, this paper encapsulates a range of responses to government policies and media coverage since September 11. It offers a number of important recommendations addressed both to the Muslim community and to government and other organisations.
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