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El-Mouelhy claims he has been defamed in relation to the proceeds of halal certification. [39] [40] The case was settled out of court in 2017. [41] In mid-2017 it was revealed several companies in Australia including Kellogg's had ceased paying for halal certification. They denied it was in response to pressure from campaigners. [42]
[112] [113] The report recognised that halal certification has economic benefits for Australia because of increased export opportunities. [111] It recommended that the federal government increase its oversight of halal certifiers to address fraudulent conduct, with halal products to be clearly labelled and for meat products sourced from animals ...
IISNA recently became involved with organisations in Indonesia, after giving support following the December 26, 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami. IISNA through support from the Muslim community of Australia raised funds to build an orphanage in the nation for Tsunami orphans. IISNA has taken part in the Unity Cup [6] since its inception.
In Australia, halal food certification has been criticized by groups who claim that certifying foods as halal leads to consumers subsidizing a particular religious belief. [51] Australian Federation of Islamic Councils spokesman Keysar Trad told a journalist in July 2014 that this was an attempt to exploit anti-Muslim sentiments in Australia ...
A two-tier organisation called the Australian Federation of Islamic Societies (AFIS) was founded in 1964. In 1976 it changed to a three-tier structure and changed its name to the [5] It has also been referred to as Muslims Australia, [6] and the Muslims Australia Executive Committee oversees the administration of the organisation.
Islamic organisations in Australia include a wide range of groups and associations run and supported by the Islamic community in Australia. Organisations include major community councils, local organisations, mosques and schools. Most Australian Muslims are Sunni but there is also a Shia minority. There is also a minority Ahmadiyya community. [1]
The Islamic Council of Queensland (ICQ), established in 1969, an Australian Muslim organisation acting as the central representative body for the Muslim community and local Islamic organisations in Queensland, Australia. [1] [2] The Council provides a number of social and religious services for Muslims in the area.
The ISRA Academy (Islamic Sciences and Research Academy) is an Islamic educational institute based in Sydney, Australia with an online presence. The organisation is closely affiliated with the Charles Sturt University which provides joint study programs for students of Islamic studies.