The Albanese government's response to Aftab Malik's Islamophobia report has been criticized for its lack of concrete measures despite acknowledging the issue's severity.The report, tabled ten months ago, recommended 54 actions to combat Islamophobia, but the government only committed to 35.Statistics show a significant rise in Islamophobic incidents, with over 300 in-person and 366 online reports between 2023 and 2024.The Scanlon Foundation's 2025 survey revealed 35% of Australians hold negative views of Muslims, the highest for any faith group.

While the government emphasizes education and institutional reform, critics argue the response frames Islamophobia as a social cohesion issue rather than addressing systemic discrimination.

The lack of detailed plans and reliance on existing programs has drawn criticism, with calls for deeper educational reforms and stronger leadership to address underlying inequalities faced by Muslim Australians.