The Australian Human Rights Commission is investigating a complaint against the Hindu Council of Australia, alleging repeated Islamophobia. The complaint, filed by the Alliance Against Islamophobia, claims the council, its president Sai Paravastu, and head of media Neelima Paravastu made Islamophobic posts on X and Instagram between May 2024 and July 2025.
The complaint includes copies of social media posts that allegedly imply Muslims are 'inherently criminal, dangerous, violent or evil by nature', 'prey upon children, the aged and the vulnerable', and 'homogeneously pose a powerful threat or menace'. Some posts targeted Indian, Bangladeshi, and Rohingya Muslims, and included reposts from far-right figures Charlie Kirk and Tommy Robinson.
Other posts criticised the burqa and New York mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani. The complaint also references comments Sai Paravastu allegedly made calling for the removal of Muslim prayer rooms in schools.
The commission accepted the matter on 16 September but cannot comment on ongoing investigations. The complaint seeks a public apology, removal of offending material, an enforceable undertaking to cease vilification, and compensation for harm caused.
