Weary of bomb threats to mosques and schools and mounting levels of persecution, Muslims in Australia are calling on the government to take Islamophobia seriously.

More than 50 recommendations to tackle prejudice have been outlined in a landmark report by special envoy to combat Islamophobia Aftab Malik.

They include enacting federal religious freedom laws, updating religious discrimination legislation and reviewing counter-terrorism policies in an effort "to engender a fair, respectful and inclusive environment".

But some advocates say there should be no specialist envoy roles and the way to address racism would be to adequately resource the Human Rights Commission.

The Australian Palestinian Advocacy Network says anti-Palestinian racism and the reports findings are deeply connected b

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