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Melbourne Islamic Group Grant Cancelled Over 'Social Cohesion' Concerns

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

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

The decision follows claims that the association's mourning activities could affect community relations, prompting the government to withdraw funding.