“It’s deliberate, that’s what I told the courts, it’s deliberate,” Carden said.
Despite her claims, her neighbors maintained that they had taken steps to address her concerns. When 9News visited the defendant’s property, they reported that the barbecue had been removed and the children were no longer playing basketball in the yard.

News of the unusual court case garnered significant attention, and some Australians responded with a tongue-in-cheek protest. A Facebook event was created to organize a community barbecue near Carden’s home, celebrating what participants called a “good old Aussie tradition.”
The event quickly gained traction, with 24,000 people expressing interest. However, police issued a warning, and Carden’s lawyer threatened legal action, leading to the cancellation of the gathering.
Though many assumed Carden’s complaints were motivated by opposition to meat-eating, her lawyer clarified that she has “no objection to people eating meat and no objection to people having barbecues.”
Cilla Carden’s decision to take her neighbors to court has sparked mixed reactions. While some empathize with her struggles, others find her actions extreme. What’s your take on her decision?