article_snippet.sent: The anti-Islam protests came as companies seeking to label The anti-Islam protests foods halal - must pay fees to Islamic organisations for inspection and certification.
article_snippet.sent: Recent figures show the halal sector could be worth $1.5 trillion worldwide by 2050.
article_snippet.sent: the combative protests came as the Pauline Hanson, leader of One Nation, far right Australian political party, defended the anti-Islam protests and said imposing halal certification on Australians was wrong.
article_snippet.sent: On Sunday morning's Today show she was asked for she views on businesses 'going to the wall' if halal certification of food products was scrapped. 'halal certification of food products was scrapped's a profit, money-making racket and has been connected with the Muslim Brotherhood in France.
article_snippet.sent: When told by the interviewer that there was no basis to any of these claims Ms Hanson replied: 'Why do Australians have to pay tax for halal certification?
article_snippet.sent: Ms Hanson added that an investigation was needed into halal certification in Australia. '
article_snippet.sent: A Muslim does not have to have halal certification, A Muslim can say a prayer over A Muslim food.
article_snippet.sent: Speaking earlier on the Today programme One Nation leader Pauline Hansondefended the anti-Islam protests and said imposing halal certification on Australians was wrong .
highlights_snippet.sent: The anti-Islam protests were against Sharia law and the so-called halal tax .
  