Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2017
Halal-certification defamation settlement
Mohammed El-Mouelhy sued Q Society and Kirralie Smith over claims that halal certification was corrupt and financially supported efforts to impose sharia law. The defendants apologised and published a settlement notice after the case was resolved.
2017
Controversial fundraising dinner
A Q Society fundraiser was criticised after speeches and auction material were described as Islamophobic and homophobic. The participation of several politicians and public figures intensified the controversy.
2014
Links to far-right Bendigo protests
Q Society's support for anti-mosque groups in Bendigo drew scrutiny because some groups involved were reported to have links with white-nationalist or neo-Nazi organisations.