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Sydney conference speaker demands Islamic state

A speaker at a conference in Sydney's south-west says a revolution or a civil war may be necessary in order to create an Islamic state, or caliphate.

The meeting has been organised by the controversial Muslim group Hizb ut-Tahrir, which is banned in several countries overseas. A number of politicians have called for the group to be banned here.

One of today's speakers, Ashraf Doureihi, told the audience action needs to be taken to ensure an Islamic state is created. "It is important... [to move] collectively in the Muslim world to demand this change from such influential people in our lands, even if it means spilling onto the streets to create a revolution or staging a military coup," he said.

Hizb ut-Tahrir spokesman Wassim Doureihi has told the audience a number of speakers will address the meeting today and discuss ways of establishing an Islamic super-state. "As we were here today, what is at stake is not just the destiny of the Muslim world but indeed the whole of mankind," he said.

The conference runs all day.

Now can some liberal idealist, or a nice Muslim, please explain to me how this is not borderline treason or condoning an act of war? Clearly we see the Muslim political machine in action. These guys are advocating overthrowing the government, if necessary, in order to achieve an Islamic state. And, of course, it would be necessary as Australia is not going to allow this to happen.

I'm curious to know what the Aussie's reaction to this will be. These are the same people that said that if Muslims didn't like it in Australia, and wanted to live by their laws, then they should leave.