ANIC seeks to unite the Councils of Imams of Australian States and Territories in order to streamline the activities of Imams in Australia, resulting in greater benefit to the Australian Muslim community throughout Australia.

ANIC is the only national organisation of Imams and Islamic Scholars ANIC, which places it in the unique position of being the only official representative of Australian Muslims.

ANIC members are involved in the day-to-day affairs of the Muslim community, with direct access to the wishes and aspirations of the Australian Muslim community.

The Vision of ANIC is to be an exemplary and unifying organisation of Imams and Islamic scholars in Australia that contributes to the betterment of the Muslim community and wider Australian society at large.

The mission of ANIC is to provide religious leadership and services to the Muslim community of Australia by supporting Muslim communities, developing educational, social and outreach programs and fostering good relations with other religious communities and wider Australian society, civic and service organisations.