Halal certification chairman sues Q Society

The head of a Sydney-based halal certification body has launched legal action in the NSW Supreme Court against the anti-Muslim organisation, the Q Society.

A screenshot from one of the videos at the centre of the legal proceedings featuring anti-Halal activist Kirralie Smith.

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The head of a Sydney-based halal certification body has launched legal action in the New South Wales Supreme Court against the anti-Muslim organisation, the Q Society.

Mohamed El Mouelhy from the Halal Certification Authority is suing the Q Society, its national president Debbie Robinson, and two other board members.

Also named in the statement of claim is known anti-Halal advocate Kirralie Smith, who holds membership of the Q Society.

The case centres on two videos posted online by the Q Society.

Mr El Mouelhy told SBS some of what's said in the videos is damaging to his reputation.

Respondents from the Q Society have declined to be interviewed by SBS.

(Click on the audio tab above to hear the full interview)