CANBERRA – The Prime Minister has announced his intention to examine allegations against the Church of Scientology before deciding whether to back independent senator Nick Xenophon’s demand for a Senate inquiry, The Australian reported on November 19. Senator Xenophon told parliament on November 17 that Scientology was a “criminal organization” hiding behind religion, and the State Crime Command of NSW Police confirmed that he had handed over ex-Scientologists’ complaints for investigation.