Shia Muslim Council of Australia
The Shia Muslim Council of Australia issues official statements on matters of importance to the community, Australia, and the global stage. These statements reflect our values, positions, and advocacy efforts on social justice, human rights, faith-based concerns, and community well-being. Each statement is prepared with careful consideration, ensuring it accurately represents the collective voice of our member organisations.
SMCA Statement- Serious Concern Regarding the Silencing of Activism: SMCA Statement- Serious Concern Regarding the Silencing of Activism
SMCA statement regarding Islamophobic Attack in Melbourne: SMCA Statement- February 18th 2025- Attacks on Muslim Women in Victoria
SMCA statement regarding: SMCA Statement- February 7th 2025- Condemnation of Trump’s Gaza Statements and Sanctions on ICC
SMCA statement regarding UNRWA: Condemnation of the Israeli regime’s decision to ban UNRWA
SMCA submission to the NSW Parliamentary Enquiry on the Impacts of harmful pornography on mental, emotional, and physical health,. Click here to view the submission.
SMCA issued a statement marking one year of genocide in Palestine and Lebanon. Click here for the full statement.
The SMCA has been actively raising concerns regarding this proposed bill, especially its effect on women’s rights and women’s-only spaces, as well as the erosion of parental consent to their children’s medical treatment. We urge the community to contact their MPs regarding this bill. SMCA directors have engaged with multiple MPs to voice community concerns on this issue. We support the combined statement by Heads of Faith which can be accessed here: Equality Bill- Combined Head of Faith Statement
The SMCA wrote to Foreign Minister Wong urging diplomatic intervention regarding the situation in Parachinar. The SMCA was also involved in convening a meeting for the local Parachinari community in Sydney with the Pakistan High Commissioner in Australia, where the community was able to voice its concerns directly to the High Commissioner.
Read the letter to Foreign Minister Wong: SMCA Letter to Foreign Minister re Parachinar
Read the letter to the Pakistan High Commissioner: SMCA Letter to Pakistan High Commissioner re Parachinar
Read the reply from the Foreign Minister.
We are writing on behalf of the Shia Muslim community in Australia to express our thanks for your brave stand in calling for an end to the atrocities in Palestine. Your bold stance on the genocide that is unfolding in Palestine, despite immense pressure, exemplifies the resilience, moral integrity, and leadership that our community deeply respects and values.
Read the full text of the letter here: SMCA Letter of Support to Senator Payman
The SMCA works with other faith leaders and peak bodies to raise concerns regarding religious freedom rights.
Read the joint submission regarding the Federal Misinformation/Disinformation Bill: Joint Statement on Disinformation/Misinformation Bill
Read the joint submission regarding the review of surrogacy laws in NSW: Joint Faith Leaders Submission re Surrogacy Act Review
Read the joint submission regarding proposed discrimination laws in QLD: Letter re Proposed Discimrination Laws in QLD
Read the joint submission on the Communications Legislation Amendment Bill 2024: Joint Faith Committees Submission on Misinformation and Disinformation
Read the joint submission to the Department of Justice and Community Safety in VIC: Statement re Proposed Changes to Victoria’s Anti-Vilification Legislation