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Grant Cancelled for Melbourne Islamic Group Over Cohesion Concerns

The federal government cancelled a grant to a Melbourne Islamic community group after claims it mourned Iran's supreme leader, citing social cohesion concerns.

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

The decision was made citing 'social cohesion concerns' amid the controversy.