Might be a good idea to avoid Australian beef and lamb - although I love 
lamb, I will try to avoid meat from producers or abbattoirs that "respect 
the laws of Islam".

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Australian halal meat brand goes global
October 10, 2008
 
A HALAL brand developed last year by Meat & Livestock Australia for use in 
the Middle East red meat market will now be sold around the world.
 
MLA said the brand is set to appear with Australian red meat sold in 
Islamic countries around the world.
 
MLAAEs Middle East regional manager, Ian Ross, said 28 percent of the 
world's population is Muslim and most lived in countries with growing
economies.
 
"It's vital the Australian red meat industry positions itself in the
best possible way to supply these important markets," Mr Ross said.
 
"The Halal brand shows that the Australian red meat industry is culturally 
aware and that we respect the laws of Islam.
 
"Australia is the only country in the world with a globally-endorsed 
and certified Halal brand underpinned by government legislation."

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Source: "Weekly Times Now"
http://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/article/2008/10/10/14745_sheep.html

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