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Melbourne Islamic Group Loses Grant Over 'Social Cohesion' Concerns

The federal government has cancelled a grant for a Melbourne Islamic community association, citing social cohesion concerns after reports that the group was mourning Iran's supreme leader.

The federal government has cancelled a grant to an Islamic community association in Melbourne, citing social cohesion concerns.

The decision followed claims that the group was mourning the death of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, raising concerns about potential political influence.