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.