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Scientology inquiry fails again

The Government and Opposition have again blocked Independent Senator Nick Xenophon’s moves for a Senate inquiry into the Church of Scientology.
But the failed motion has not deterred Senator Xenophon’s desire to probe the church’s activities and he will move another motion when Parliament sits in May.
Senator Xenophon wanted the Senate to examine whether the criminal [...]

Upper House fight to capture Xenophon factor

More than 70 candidates are jostling for seats in South Australia’s Upper House this weekend.
Among them are independents who are keen to capture the votes that went to Nick Xenophon at the last SA election.
“Clearly the vote that I got last election will go somewhere and I think it’s more likely than not to go [...]

Xenophon ramps up anti-Scientology crusade

Crusading Senator Nick Xenophon has continued to pressure the Government to crack down on The Church of Scientology, addressing an anti-cult conference in Brisbane today.
Speaking at the the Cult Information and Family Support Group Queensland Conference, Senator Xenophon slammed the Government and the Opposition for their cowardice in not supporting his motion to launch an [...]

Senator to speak at Brisbane anti-cult conference

Independent South Australian Senator Nick Xenophon will address a conference in Brisbane which claims to be the first specifically organised to help people who have left cults.
Senator Xenophon has been campaigning for an inquiry into the Church of Scientology and its tax exempt status.
In a speech in Parliament late last year he raised allegations of [...]

Scientology views putting lives at risk, says Australian of the Year

Melbourne, Mar 10 (ANI): Australian of the Year Pat McGorry is extending support for a Senate inquiry into Scientology, saying that its views on mental health are putting lives at risk.
The renowned mental health expert has joined psychiatry boss Louise Newman and the Brain and Mind Institute’’s Ian Hickie in urging senators to vote for [...]

Celebrations planned for Dalai Lama’s 74th birthday

Dharamsala, July 4 (IANS) Thousands of Tibetan exiles are expected to assemble in this Himachal Pradesh town Monday for celebrations to mark the 74th birthday of their spiritual leader the Dalai Lama.
“Exiles, monks and well-wishers will join the birthday celebrations of His Holiness (the Dalai Lama) Monday. They will pray for the well-being and long [...]

Australia to hold ‘Harmony March’ in solidarity with Indian students

Dharamsala, July 4 (ANI): Australian lawmaker Michael Danby has said that Australia will hold a ‘Harmony March’ in Melbourne in solidarity with Indian students on July 12.

Talking to reporters here on Friday, Danby, who is heading a six-member Australian parliamentarian delegation said, “We are joining the premier of Victoria in a march to express the [...]

Australian lawmakers visit Dharamsala to meet Dalai Lama

Dharamsala, July 2 (ANI): A group of Australian lawmakers arrived here to meet the exiled Tibetan leader, the Dalai Lama and representatives of Tibet’s government-in-exile.

The six-member delegation comprises the Labour lawmakers Michael Danby and Melissa Parke, Liberal lawmaker Peter Slipper, Independent Senator Nick Xenophon and Greens Senators Scott Ludlam and Sarah Hanson-Young.

The delegation, due [...]