Senator Nick Xenophon's second attempt to hold an inquiry into allegations against the Australian branch of the Church of Scientology has been defeated.
Independent Senator Nick Xenophon has accused the country's major parties of cowardice as they refused to back his bid for a Senate inquiry into the tax status of the Church of Scientology.
By Rich Bowden: The Church of Scientology has described a speech by independent Senator Nick Xenophon yesterday outlining allegations against the church as an “abuse of parliamentary privilege.” The Church was responding to Senator Xenophon’s statement in which he said he was “…deeply concerned about this organisation and the devastating impact it can have...
