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Public debate on Islam has been “on for young and old” since Attorney-General George Brandis’ asserted that people have “a right to be a bigots”, and “bigoted” views are expressed repeatedly.

“My view is that we’re going to see more of this. We’re going to see this particular theme opening up again and again and again,” Dr Jakubowicz said.

“In a sense, this has just been let run, and a fairly vulnerable group of people basically been abandoned to this sort of hysteria. It’s not a good look and I think we’re in line for some difficult times ahead.”

– Georgina Mitchell

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