Stolen Laptop from Repair Shop

I have a 15" Macbook Pro (SN W8*****AGU) that I brought into the Authorised Mac Retailer (MyMac in Melbourne, Australia) for a problem.
I paid for the cost for the initial diagnostic (since my laptop is out of the warranty period) of $99 and it was subsequently repaired without extra cost.
The night before I was due to pick up my laptop from the shop, the store was broken into during the night and a load of Apple Products, including my laptop, were stolen.
I am currently waiting for an answer from the shop who is apparently pending to hear from the insurance company to decide on how to reimburse us.
I believe this is not the correct procedure as the the shop's insurance policy bears no relevance to me as a customer of the shop. I should be compensated with a like-for-like unit brand new. I would like to know my rights on this matter.
Appreciate any input on this. I'd like to believe that Apple's usual good reputation on customer service means that is already precedent set on this and how this should be resolved.
Thanks
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First understand that this is a user to user forum which is NOT staffed by Apple personnel.
You are not dealing with Apple in your situation, but an Apple Authorized Service Provider, an independent company. What ever differences you may have with him does not involve Apple. Apple has no liability in this case.
You will have t pursue this matter within the structure of your local laws.
Ciao.

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