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‘A psychological prison’: Australia-first inquiry to investigate cults in Victoria

Hearings for an Australia-first parliamentary inquiry into cults wrapped up on 31 July after submissions from Victorians all over the state, including one influential case from the Yarra Ranges. The inquiry will investigate the recruitment methods and impacts of cults and organised fringe groups in…

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