FAQ

Islamophobia has been on the increase in Australia over the last few decades. The Muslim community has sat patiently, waiting for our elected representatives to step up and advocate for us time and time again.

Who came to our defence when false allegations were made against Halal certification? Who came to our defence when Islamophobes protested against the opening of our places of worship? Who came to our defence when we were left reeling in the aftermath of the Christchurch massacre?

The 2023-24 War on Palestine marked a turning point for our community and the catalyst for the establishment of Muslim Votes Matter. As 35,000+ innocent Palestinian civilians are massacred (mostly women and children), our community’s elected MPs and Senators showed us how little they cared about our opinion. Not enough to call for an unconditional ceasefire. Not enough to unequivocally condemn war crimes. Not enough to call-out blatantly one-sided reporting from the national broadcasters we fund.

Australian Muslims have had enough. We will no longer be ignored or taken for granted. We will no longer tolerate bias and veiled racism. Our political future is in our hands. It’s time to exercise the Muslim vote.

Muslim Vote Matters is a collective of politically-engaged Australian Muslims working in the best interests of our community.

Our Vision

Muslim Votes Matter strives for a cohesive Australian society where the political engagement and voice of Australian Muslims strengthens national unity and promotes values-driven policy making. As a reliable resource trusted by the community, we're dedicated to building relationships that strengthen democratic participation for all Australians.

Our Mission

01: Research

Conduct research to gather and analyse data that informs the Australian public, policy makers and community stakeholders, thereby enhancing the quality of political discourse and decision-making processes.

02: Educate

Provide educational programs and resources that empower the community with knowledge about the political system, voter rights, and current issues, thereby facilitating greater informed participation in the electoral process.

03: Engage

Actively engage with the community through forums, workshops, campaigns and digital platforms to encourage greater participation in political life and to ensure that their voices are heard and represented.

04: Collaborate

Foster strong partnerships with a variety of community stakeholders to amplify our collective impact and share resources for political engagement.

05: Advocate

Advocate for policies and initiatives that resonate with the Australian Muslim community's values and aspirations, aiming to shape legislation and outcomes that ensure fairness and opportunity for all Australians.

No, Muslim Votes Matters will cover the stance taken by our elected representatives on a broad range of issues – in particular those which resonate most with the Australian Muslim community.

Muslim Votes Matter will continue to highlight the most pertinent issue the Australian Muslim community faces at any given time – currently being Australia’s foreign policy response to the growing atrocities in Gaza.

No, a more engaged Muslim voter base benefits all Australians, and in particular those from underrepresented and disadvantaged backgrounds.

An informed Muslim voter base means a more egalitarian society where every Australian gets a “fair go”, regardless of their economic, social or religious background. It means an Australia with a more ethical and justice-based foreign policy.

Where we have the potential to move the needle, in particular:

House of Representatives
Blaxland, Watson, Calwell, Werriwa, McMahon, Bruce, Scullin, Holt, Parramatta, Wills, Lalor, Macarthur, Chifley, Barton, Burt, Fowler, Gorton, Gellibrand, Rankin, Cowan, Banks, Greenway, Fraser, Swan, Mitchell, Fenner, Makin, Moreton, Isaacs, Spence, Cooper, and Hawke.

Senate
All states and territories of Australia.

Muslim Votes Matter is 100% independent and unaffiliated with any political party or politician. Our commitment is to work impartially, solely dedicated to serving the best interests of the Muslim community in Australia.

We are fully funded by individual Australian Muslims seeking to secure our community’s political future.

We are in need of dedicated and well-intentioned volunteers from all backgrounds.

Join us to make a difference and secure the political future of our community. No prior experience needed.

If you’d simply likely to keep up with our activities and work, follow our social media pages and join the voter database at the bottom of this page.