Rateb Jneid
Rateb Jneid is the president of the Australian Federation of Islamic Councils, where he represents the interests of the Muslim community in Australia. He has expressed concerns regarding the rise in attacks on Muslims and has criticized the government's response as inadequate in addressing these issues.
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Australian Federation of Islamic Councils President Rateb Jneid said: 'We would be surprised if an individual who has publicly called for mass civilian casualties were granted a visa.'
Burke under pressure to bar Israeli journalist
Australia· 2026-02-25
Dr Rateb Jneid, president of the Australian Federation of Islamic Councils, said the rhetoric 'inevitably creates a divide between so‑called ‘acceptable’ and ‘unacceptable’ Muslims'.
Anne Aly, Islamophobia envoy say speech about Australian Muslims risks inflaming tensionsAustralia· 2026-01-28
Dr Rateb Jneid, president of AFIC, expressed concerns about the government's proposed powers relating to hate organisations.
Peak Muslim body defends radical Islamist group as Labor pushes hate speech lawsAustralia· 2026-01-18
Rateb Jneid, president of the Australian Federation of Islamic Councils, expressed concerns about the consultation process.
The Bondi shooting has hastened Australia’s hate speech legislation. It’s time for Anthony Albanese to slow downAustralia· 2026-01-15
Rateb Jneid said the body was committed to engaging constructively but had serious concern about the extremely limited 72-hour consultation process.
Albanese government urged to halt expansion amid free speech concernsAustralia· 2026-01-14
Federation of Islamic Councils president Rateb Jneid said he had not been consulted on the laws.
What is in the ombatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill?Australia· 2026-01-14
Rateb Jneid expressed alarm over attacks on Muslims in the country.
Australian woman charged with assaulting two Muslims
United Kingdom· 2025-02-19