Hanson seeks review after Melbourne mosque received more than $68,000 in grants

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  Pauline Hanson has called for a review of community grants after a Melbourne mosque received more than $68,000 from the federal government.

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  The MyCentre mosque in Broadmeadows received grants of $36,960 in 2024 and $31,176 in 2025 through the Community Language Schools Grants Program.

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  The mosque was named by an alleged Flydubai hijack suspect, who told investigators he had become acquainted with people there.

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  Hanson questioned whether security advice was sought before the grants were approved and whether other organisations linked to people under ASIO investigation received funding.

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  Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said he did not have more information about the grants and did not directly manage that part of the program.

Who

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is seeking a review. The mosque is MyCentre in Broadmeadows.

What

Hanson wants a review of how community grants are awarded after the mosque received more than $68,000 in grants.

When

The grants were awarded in 2024 and 2025. Hanson’s call was reported on October 11, 2026.

Where

The mosque is in Broadmeadows, in Melbourne’s north.

Why

Hanson questioned whether security advice was sought before the grants were approved, after an alleged hijack suspect said he knew people at the mosque.

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