Coalition accused of ‘exploiting racial issues’ after proposing antisemitism questions on citizenship test

Australian National Imams Council labels proposal opportunistic' as Jewish Council of Australia says opposition pitting different communities against each other'

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The opposition has been accused of pitting" community groups against each other and using the Jewish community for political purposes, in suggesting citizenship tests should include questions on antisemitism.

The Australian National Imams Council told Guardian Australia the proposal raises significant concerns" and divides communities rather than bringing them together.

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