Advocacy
Policy Submissions
ICV's formal submissions to government inquiries, parliamentary committees, and public consultations — advocating for the rights and welfare of Victoria's Muslim communities.
30 submissions on record
2025
3 submissionsICV Policy Statement on Accessibility and Disability Inclusion
ICV's policy statement calling for inclusive practices and reasonable adjustments to ensure Muslim Victorians with disabilities can fully access community services and participation.
ICV 2025-2026 Commonwealth Pre-Budget Submission
ICV's annual pre-budget submission to the Federal Government outlining funding priorities for Muslim community services, social cohesion programs, and anti-Islamophobia initiatives.
ICV Submission to the Inquiry into the Autonomous Sanctions Amendment Act 2021
ICV calls for stronger sanctions mechanisms to hold perpetrators of human rights abuses accountable, with particular reference to the situation in Palestine.
2024
10 submissionsCounter-Terrorism and Countering Violent Extremism Position Statement
ICV's position on counter-terrorism policy, opposing approaches that disproportionately target Muslim communities and advocating for evidence-based, rights-respecting frameworks.
Submission to the Senate Inquiry into the Criminal Code Amendment (Hate Crimes) Bill
ICV supports strengthened hate crime legislation while raising concerns about provisions that could be misused to target legitimate advocacy and community expression.
Submission to the Department of Justice and Community Safety on Anti-Vilification Protections
ICV submission to the Victorian consultation on proposed anti-vilification protections, advocating for comprehensive protections that include religion as a protected attribute.
ICV Submission on the Attorney-General's Enhancing Civil Protections for Forced Marriage Consultation
ICV advocates for strengthened civil protections for forced marriage victims, with culturally appropriate responses that support victims without criminalising communities.
ICV Submission to the Inquiry into Australia's Sanction RegimeFeatured
ICV calls for Australia's sanctions regime to be applied consistently to human rights violators, including Israeli officials responsible for violations against Palestinians.
Submission to the Legislative Council Inquiry into Food Security in Victoria
ICV submission highlighting the intersection of food insecurity with Muslim communities, including halal food access, Ramadan considerations, and support for community food programs.
ICV Position Statement on the Occupation of PalestineFeatured
ICV's formal position on the Israeli occupation of Palestine, calling for immediate ceasefire, recognition of Palestinian statehood, and accountability for human rights violations.
Submission to the Parliamentary Inquiry into the Criminal Code Amendment (Genocide, Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes) Bill 2024
ICV supports strengthened domestic legislation to prosecute genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes, and to hold Australians accountable for complicity in such crimes.
Submission to the Department of Home Affairs on the 2024-2025 Humanitarian Program
ICV calls for increased humanitarian intake, particularly for Palestinians and other conflict-affected Muslim communities, with simplified processing pathways.
Submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee: Migration Amendment (Removal and Other Measures) Bill 2024
ICV opposes amendments that expand removal powers without adequate safeguards, raising concerns about the impact on asylum seekers and refugees, including those from Muslim-majority countries.
2023
2 submissionsSubmission to the Department of Justice and Community Safety: Victorian Anti-Vilification Protections Reforms
ICV submission responding to Victoria's proposed reforms to anti-vilification laws, advocating for broader protections including religious vilification and stronger enforcement mechanisms.
Submission to the Inquiry into the Prohibited Hate Symbols and Other Measures Bill 2023
ICV submission raising concerns that the proposed ISIS flag ban may inadvertently criminalise the Islamic declaration of faith (shahada) recited by 1.5 billion Muslims worldwide.
2022
3 submissionsSubmission to the ALRC Review of Exceptions in the Sex Discrimination Act for Religious Educational Institutions
ICV submission to the ALRC review arguing for a balanced approach that protects religious freedom while preventing discrimination by religious educational institutions.
Submission to the INSLM Review into Division 105A of the Criminal Code
ICV submission to the review of post-sentence detention powers, arguing that these powers are disproportionate and discriminatory in their application to Muslim individuals.
Submission to the Victorian Systemic Review of Police Oversight
ICV submission raising concerns about racial and religious profiling of Muslim communities and advocating for independent oversight mechanisms for Victorian police.
2021
5 submissionsSubmission to the Cultural Review of the Adult Custodial Corrections System
ICV advocates for the religious and cultural rights of Muslim prisoners in Victoria, including halal food, prayer facilities, access to imams, and culturally sensitive case management.
Submission to the Parliamentary Inquiry into Extremist Movements and Radicalism in Australia
ICV cautions against approaches that conflate religious observance with radicalism and advocates for community-led prevention programs over surveillance-based approaches.
Submission to the Senate Inquiry on Family and Partner Reunions
ICV advocates for more accessible family reunion visa pathways, particularly for Muslim families separated by conflict, persecution, or immigration backlogs.
Submission on the Ending Indefinite and Arbitrary Immigration Detention Bill 2021
ICV supports legislation to end indefinite and arbitrary immigration detention, calling for time limits on detention and independent review mechanisms.
Submission to the Parliamentary Inquiry on the Religious Discrimination Legislative Package
ICV submission welcoming protection against religious discrimination while opposing provisions that would allow religious bodies to discriminate against others.
2020
3 submissionsSubmission to the Inquiry into the Use of Targeted Sanctions to Address Human Rights Abuses
ICV advocates for the use of targeted sanctions to address human rights abuses globally, with particular reference to situations of persecution of Muslim minorities worldwide.
Submission to the Senate Inquiry on Issues Facing Diaspora Communities in Australia
ICV submission highlighting the unique challenges faced by Muslim diaspora communities and calling for culturally responsive government services and anti-discrimination protections.
Submission to the Victorian Inquiry into Anti-Vilification Protections
ICV submission calling for religion to be included as a protected attribute in Victorian anti-vilification law and for stronger enforcement mechanisms to address Islamophobia.
2018
1 submissionSubmission to the Federal Government's Religious Freedom Review
ICV submission calling for comprehensive federal religious anti-discrimination legislation and protection against religious vilification to address the increasing targeting of Australian Muslims.
2017
3 submissionsSubmission to the Parliamentary Inquiry into Freedom of Religion or Belief
ICV submission emphasising the importance of the right to manifest religious belief and calling for stronger protections for Muslim Australians experiencing discrimination and vilification.
Submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Migration's Inquiry into Migrant Settlement Outcomes
ICV highlights barriers to settlement for Muslim migrants including Islamophobia, employment discrimination, and gaps in culturally appropriate services, and proposes targeted solutions.
Submission to the Select Committee Inquiry into Strengthening Multiculturalism
ICV advocates for a genuine multicultural policy that recognises the contribution of Muslim communities and addresses systemic barriers to inclusion and social cohesion.