Debate resumed from 27 August, on motion by Senator Bob Brown:

That the following matters be referred to the Community Affairs Committee for inquiry and report by 26 November 2008:

(a)

exemptions for the Exclusive Brethren and its members from Australian laws or administrative decisions;

(b)

public funding, tax or other arrangements which do or may advantage the Exclusive Brethren over other community organisations;

(c)

the activities of the Exclusive Brethren or its members which threaten or harm families, in particular, the best interests of children;

(d)

the covert, as against overt, activities of the Exclusive Brethren or its members in the political process in Australia; and

(e)

any related matters.