Senate debates

Wednesday, 18 November 2009

Notices

Presentation

Senator Xenophon, Brown  to move on the next day of sitting:

That the following matters be referred to the Community Affairs References Committee for inquiry and report by 18 March 2010:
(a)
the appropriateness of exemptions from the requirements of taxation law for the Church of Scientology and associated entities in the context of their activities;
(b)
occupational health and safety practices of the Church of Scientology and associated entities in relation to its employees, volunteers and followers;
(c)
the adequacy of consumer protection laws in relation to the fundraising practices of the Church of Scientology and associated entities, and its charging for services; and
(d)
any related matters.