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“It is time Australian Muslims stop being treated as negotiable citizens in their own country. It is time people stop 'tolerating' us, presuming some right to decide if we have a place in our own home.”

Quote by Randa Abdel-Fattah

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Randa Abdel-Fattah

Randa Abdel-Fattah is an Australian author born on June 6, 1979. Her works primarily focus on multiculturalism and identity, particularly on young people of Aboriginal and Arabic backgrounds in Australia. Her novels and young adult literature are highly appreciated for their profound themes and rich emotional expression. more

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