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Halal Export to Indonesia 2026: The 17 October BPJPH Deadline
Business·9 min

Halal Export to Indonesia 2026: The 17 October BPJPH Deadline

Indonesia's mandatory halal certification for imported food and beverage products comes into force on 17 October 2026. A practical guide for Australian exporters: the deadline, BPJPH-approved Australian certifiers, the 5-step path, and what to do in the next 5 months.

Halal Certification for Restaurants in Australia (2026)
Business·9 min

Halal Certification for Restaurants in Australia (2026)

Halal certification for Australian restaurants: the process, what it costs, the alcohol question, and how to register interest with the HalalHQ x ICCV partnership.

AML Tranche 2: What Muslim Business Owners Need to Know
Business·8 min

AML Tranche 2: What Muslim Business Owners Need to Know

Australia's anti-money laundering laws are expanding to lawyers, accountants, and real estate agents from 1 July 2026. Around 100,000 businesses must enrol with AUSTRAC or face penalties of up to $33 million per breach.

Why Halal Certification Matters More Than Ever in 2026
Business·8 min

Why Halal Certification Matters More Than Ever in 2026

Australia's halal industry is worth $15 billion. With Indonesia mandating halal certification by October 2026 and ACCC penalties reaching $50 million, here is what businesses and consumers need to know.

Card Surcharge Ban Australia 2026: What Halal Businesses Must Do
Business·7 min

Card Surcharge Ban Australia 2026: What Halal Businesses Must Do

Australia is banning card surcharges on Visa, Mastercard, and eftpos from 1 October 2026. What halal restaurants, cafes, and online sellers need to do before the deadline.

Halal Superannuation in Australia
Business·8 min

Halal Superannuation in Australia

Your conventional super fund may be investing in alcohol, gambling, and interest-based finance. Here is how to switch to a Shariah-compliant fund and align your retirement savings with your values.

ACCC Marketplace Rules 2026
Business·8 min

ACCC Marketplace Rules 2026

The ACCC is cracking down on dark patterns, subscription traps, and misleading pricing in online marketplaces. Here is what halal business owners and Souq sellers need to know to stay compliant before the new Unfair Trading Practices law takes effect in July 2027.

How to Start a Halal Business in Australia (2026)
Business·12 min

How to Start a Halal Business in Australia (2026)

Your complete roadmap to launching a successful halal business in Australia: idea validation, halal certification, compliance, and your first sale.

Halal Certification in Australia (2026): Bodies, Cost, Process
Business·10 min

Halal Certification in Australia (2026): Bodies, Cost, Process

Halal certification in Australia explained: certification bodies (ICCV, AFIC, SICHMA), costs, requirements, and the step-by-step process for businesses in 2026.

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