CANBERRA, ACT, July 18 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release:

Every Australian deserves to feel safe, respected and at home as they go about their day-to-day lives.

Islamophobia has no place in Australia. Yet, we have seen this evil grow and the number of hateful attacks continuing to steadily rise.

It is not the Australian way, it destroys the character of our nation as a country built on fairness, respect and a fair go. It must stop.

Today, we announce the Albanese Government's response to the Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia's report - A National Response to Islamophobia.

The Albanese Government thanks Special Envoy Aftab Malik for his considered and thorough report and his long history and determ...