Senate debates

Wednesday, 21 March 2007

Committees

Community Affairs Committee; Reference

3:56 pm

Photo of Bob BrownBob Brown (Tasmania, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

I move:

That the following matter be referred to the Community Affairs Committee for inquiry and report by 12 June 2007: Allegations that the Exclusive Brethren, including its leadership, may have been involved in:

(a)
breaching Australian Family Court agreements and denying access by ex-Brethren parents to their children;
(b)
ex-communicating family members;
(c)
prohibiting children from their Australian right to a university education;
(d)
banning unions from Exclusive Brethren workplaces;
(e)
discriminating against women in Australia;
(f)
the use of public monies; and
(g)
any related matters.

Question put.

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