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THE NSW Government has warned principals about a Church of Scientology attempt to infiltrate primary schools with propaganda videos and booklets aimed at Year 6 students.

Senator Xenophon [raised] allegations of widespread criminal conduct within the church, saying he had received letters from former followers detailing claims of abuse, false imprisonment and forced abortion.

The revision of "The Psychological practice Act" in Australia is the only reason why scientology was recognised as a religion for pay-roll tax purposes.

Justice Murphy stated as such in his ruling in the High Court of 1983

The court considered the claims that $cientology is a scam, but held that "charlatanism is a necessary price of religious freedom, and if a self-proclaimed teacher persuades others to believe in a religion which he propounds, lack of sincerity or integrity on his part is not incompatible with the religious character of the beliefs, practices and observances accepted by his followers."

Australian Critics of Scientology

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The Australian Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, has said he will consider calls for a parliamentary inquiry into the Church of Scientology.

NEWARK -- A 19-year-old Verona man today was sentenced to a year and a day in federal prison for participating in a cyber attack against the Church of Scientology’s websites almost two years ago.

Guzner, a Quinnipiac University student, denies being a member of Anonymous, the group that claimed responsibility for bringing down the church’s Web sites for 24 hours. He said he did not realize the seriousness of the planned attack at the time.

Nick Xenophon said letters he has received implicate the organisation in a range of crimes, including forced imprisonment and coerced abortions

"I am deeply concerned about this organisation and the devastating impact it can have on its followers", Senator Xenophon told the chamber.

Senator Xenophon said the Church of Scientology had been convicted of fraud in France and was facing similar charges in Belgium.

SOON after arriving at Gold Base excited Marc was handpicked to work one-on-one with Tom Cruise.

For all the rumors that swirl around the Church of Scientology - the accusations that it is a cult, the hints about its supernatural teachings, the means by which it attracts so many celebrities - its center on West 46th Street, tucked between the soignee Paramount Hotel and the workaday Edison, is a rather straightforward presence.

Friday, November 13, 2009 Wikinews interviewed author Marc Headley about his new book Blown for Good , and asked him about life inside the international headquarters of Scientology known as " Gold Base ", located near Hemet, California .

New revelations from disaffected Scientologists suggest the cult uses Tom Cruise's image to keep members in line By Tim Edwards F IRST P OSTED N OVEMBER 10, 2009 N ew revelations about the Church of Scientology suggest Tom Cruise is fast becoming the cult's figurehead, used to inspire the faithful to acts of greatness - and to strike fear into the ...

THE SUSPECT: Weapons and ammunition were found in Colby Schoolcraft's home, but no criminal complaint has been filed against him.

I knew Scientology was in trouble when the media moved on from the usual silly gossip about its celebrity members to much darker, disturbing issues at the heart of the movement.

Caption: John Travolta leaves the Supreme Court, after the extortion trial over his son Jett's death.

On the heels of a conviction for fraud perpetrated by two of its branches last week in France, along with a fine of $895,200, defectors from the "Church" of Scientology now allege the group makes strenuous efforts to track down and bring back members who try to leave.

On Friday October 23th,2009 ABC News Nightline programme covered a story "HOW SCIENTOLOGY ATTRACTS CELEBRITIES" . Scientology has long sought high-profile public figures as "Walking Success Stories" . Celebrities and the Church of Scientology seem to go hand-in-hand. And actor Tom Cruise is arguably the world's best-known celebrity Scientologist.

Thursday, November 5, 2009 A new book released today by author Marc Headley, Blown for Good , reveals details inside Scientology headquarters at the organization's " Gold Base ", located in Hemet, California .

Church of Scientology logo, itself a "map" of complicated doctrine. Public Domain Yeaaaaaaa! Is it just me, or does anyone else feel like it's the first day of summer, every time you hear a little more about Scientology's craziness? Ever since I read A Piece of Blue Sky by ex-member Jon Atack, I've been addicted to the insanity that is Scientology.

This is somewhat belated, for which many apologies, but via the always-brilliant Jezebel.com come scans from the Dianetics and Scientology festive gift catalogue.

The Church of Scientology is going through a difficult season. Over the course of two days last week, a French court convicted the church of fraud and Oscar-winning filmmaker Paul Haggis' resignation from the church over a litany of concerns was aired publicly.