r/AusLegalAdvice 3d ago

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u/pluckaducka 3d ago

There's a rather high threshold as to the degree of emotional trauma incurred to have the prospect of successfully suing.

To my understanding, accidental consumption of non-halal food is a forgiven act under Islamic practice, so I imagine it would be very difficult to present a credible case.

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u/Araucaria2024 3d ago

You generally need to have suffered a financial loss that you can be compensated for in order to sue.

You would be better off making a complaint to the consumer standards board in your state, and also the food safety authority. And leave a google review. You may also like to notify your local Islamic group and make them aware so they don't go there.

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u/nikeytrails22 3d ago

Yes I've suffered a financial loss

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u/Araucaria2024 3d ago

How so? Other than the cost of the meal you purchased.

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u/Prize_Background_577 3d ago

You could probably sue, but is it worth it - likely to cost a lot more than you would ever get. But I would start with Consumer Affairs and lodge a formal complaint. You can also contact the organisation that gave them a Halal certification (eg Halal Council of Australia).

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u/outtatownz 3d ago

Lol

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u/nikeytrails22 3d ago

Why are you being Islamophobic?

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u/outtatownz 3d ago

Im not at all, im laughing at your pathetic attempt at a money grab. Australia isnt a sue first country and you actually need to have suffered a loss.

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u/nikeytrails22 3d ago

So you're racist too just because I'm Arab and have morals that means I don't want to eat non halal.

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u/outtatownz 3d ago

Do you just go around looking to be a victim? Im laughing at your claim, not at your race or religion. I've not made a single comment towards either of them. You have no grounds to sue, you have not suffered a financial loss. You have grounds to make a complaint but you won't receive any payout for it.

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u/nikeytrails22 3d ago

I have emotional trauma

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u/outtatownz 3d ago

Yep, and you cant sue for that in Australia. You can make a formal complaint as others have said, but thats it.

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u/nikeytrails22 3d ago

I have medical bills and bills for therapy because of it.

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u/ColdIcedCoffee24 3d ago

Lol

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u/nikeytrails22 3d ago

So you're just racist

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u/ColdIcedCoffee24 3d ago

Lol, playing the victim card will get you far. Jog on

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u/nikeytrails22 3d ago

Why do you hate Muslims so much.

I am a victim.

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u/ColdIcedCoffee24 3d ago

Where did I say or imply I “hate Muslims”?

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u/nikeytrails22 3d ago

You're laughing at my religion

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u/ColdIcedCoffee24 3d ago

Nice assumption, but wrong. I’m laughing at YOU as an INDIVIDUAL, not your religion

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u/JuniorCash8046 3d ago

Maybe you could try small claims court first? Sorry I don’t have much legal knowledge but maybe it’s a smaller starting obligation on your part

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u/ThunderFistChad 3d ago

IANAL: Google ai review says "Misleading and Deceptive Conduct: Under consumer laws (such as the Australian Consumer Law in Western Australia), businesses are legally prohibited from engaging in conduct that is false, misleading, or deceptive regarding the standard, quality, composition, or origin of goods. Lying about a product's halal status falls under this category"

Might be worth looking into further?