Islamophobia is a type of racism which targets Muslimness or perceived Muslimness.
Executive Director of the Islamophobia Register Australia Dr Nora Amath said reports of Islamophobic incidents increased by over 1300 per cent since October 7 last year.
But she said many more go unreported.
“There are unfortunately some Muslims who believe that this is part of what it means to be Muslim here – to cop it and to deal with the hate."
Dr Amath said Islamophobia has sadly become part of everyday life for many Muslims in Australia – particularly women, who make up almost 80 per cent of victims.
"Every single Muslim female that I've spoken to, and that's 100 per cent, has had an incident, and yet they haven't reported it," she told SBS Examines.
Dr Amath encourages bystanders, victims and their supporters to report any incident of Islamophobia to the Register.
"We want you to know that it is your right to report it, you don't have to live with this and you don't have to accept this in Australia."
This episode of SBS Examines explores experiences of Islamophobia in Australia.
