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Update on the inquiry posted on the Victorian Parliamentary website. So good to hear survivor voices are being heard.

www.parliament.vic.gov.au/news/society...
Understanding the coercive practices of high-control groups - Parliament of Victoria
www.parliament.vic.gov.au
November 3, 2025 at 3:24 AM
coercionrecovery.bsky.social
Very sad story about a cult church in Toowoomba, but great documentary that addresses coercive control. #cults #coercivecontrol

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
Child's death drives churches to call out cult-like behaviour
A campaign to educate people about the dangers of coercive control and cults begins in southern Queensland following the death of an eight-year-old girl.
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August 10, 2025 at 1:17 AM
coercionrecovery.bsky.social
Is it a cult? Any one of these indicators should raise eyebrows.
#cults #CultAwareness #coercivecontrol
August 9, 2025 at 9:19 AM
coercionrecovery.bsky.social
Great article about the Vic Inquiry into cults came out today. I was not involved in the writing of this article, so from a personal perspective, seeing “the Kidney Cult” come up as one of Victoria’s most wacky and ominous groups is quite validating.
#cults #coercivecontrol #VicInquiry
August 2, 2025 at 6:04 AM
coercionrecovery.bsky.social
Coercive control in cults shares many similarities to coercive control in domestic violence, however, there are also some nuanced differences.
#coercivecontrol #cults #CultAwareness
July 26, 2025 at 3:04 AM
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What Does Freedom Mean Inside and Outside a Cult?
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What Does Freedom Mean Inside and Outside a Cult?
In truth, what cults call freedom is just a carefully rebranded system of its own—with its own hierarchies, unspoken rules, and consequences for disobedience. You’re not escaping control; you’re tradi...
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July 24, 2025 at 8:49 PM
coercionrecovery.bsky.social
Hopefully the days of cults being a law unto themselves are numbered. To achieve this, we need more than a “band-aide on an amputee” - well said Ryan! apple.news/AufgG6NR8S1S...
Sunday school teacher jailed for sexually abusing nine children was protected by church leader, Victorian cult inquiry hears — Guardian Australia
Former Geelong Revival Centre members tell inquiry abuse went unreported because group believed its authority was ‘higher than the law of the land’
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July 24, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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"Cults are being exposed through a Parliamentary Inquiry"
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From the cults community on Reddit: Cults are being exposed through a Parliamentary Inquiry
Explore this post and more from the cults community
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July 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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cultpodcasts.com Cult Podcasts @cultpodcasts.com · Jul 13
"Get Involved! Challenge Government on #Cult Law"
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13 Jul 2025 [0:16:49]
#Scientology #EastGrinstead
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Get involved! Challenge government on cult law
The Family Survival Trust are campaigning for an amendment to the Serious Crime Act 2015, which would give cult survivors greater options when it comes to seeking justice in the UK. Sign the petition: https://thefamilysurvivaltrust.org/petition/ Australian Inquiry: https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/cofg --- 💸 Support the channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/apostatealex 💸 Paypal: https://paypal.me/ApostateAlex 🛍️ Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/2GU5TVW4M946I?ref_=wl_share 👕 Merch: https://www.apostatealex.com 📧 Get in touch: hello@apostatealex.com ℹ️ Help getting out of Scientology: https://theaftermathfoundation.org/ 🤝 Become a Member & get your OfficiallyPTS badge: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg5vDuOnC5IoIm2-QhswR2Q/join 📺 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-3434252 📺 BitChute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/lrTPmsVyK6ho/ Want to start streaming? Use StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4596903018496000 #Scientology #Cults #Fraud #Recovery #CultPodcast #ScientologyPodcast
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July 13, 2025 at 7:54 PM
coercionrecovery.bsky.social
I wonder how many times Jesus has been reincarnated?
Great thing about this example is that the psychological harm, and coerced labour and financial exploitation have been called out 😃

www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/06/30/j...
‘Jesus of Siberia’ Cult Leader Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison - The Moscow Times
A court in Novosibirsk on Monday sentenced a Siberian cult leader who claimed to be the reincarnation of Jesus Christ to 12 years in prison for harming the mental and physical health of his followers.
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July 22, 2025 at 5:12 AM
coercionrecovery.bsky.social
🎉 Have your say about cults, fringe groups and their coercive tactics - about recruitment and other behaviours.

The Committee is seeking input from the community on its Inquiry.
#cults #coercivecontrol #religiousabuse #Victoria #InquiryInsights

www.parliament.vic.gov.au/get-involved...
Community Input - Inquiry into the recruitment methods and impacts of cults and organised fringe groups - Parliament of Victoria
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June 24, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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In this SBS report – which highlights our advocacy work – a support group says it is hopeful that a Victorian parliamentary inquiry into cults and fringe groups will raise awareness of the harm such groups are causing and drive change to them accountable.
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
#SpringSt
The new move to expose the insidious tactics of Australia's cults
Deception, psychological manipulation and 'love-bombing' are just some of the tactics of cults and fringe groups operating in Australia that an inquiry is likely to consider.
www.sbs.com.au
May 25, 2025 at 2:45 AM
coercionrecovery.bsky.social
Multi-Level-Marketing schemes often operate like cults (not all, but some do). It would be great if the Victorian Inquiry into cults, fringe groups, and coercive control, heard more about this.

#cults #multilevelmarketing #MLMs #coercivecontrol #cultawareness

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May 24, 2025 at 6:00 AM
coercionrecovery.bsky.social
Fantastic interview with the legendary activists of the Victorian Inquiry into coercive control, cults, and fringe groups.

#cults #InquiryInsights #highcontrolreligion #coercivecontrol #highcontrolgroup

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Interview Episode: Victorian Inquiry into Cults with Ryan & Catherine Carey
Let's Talk About Sects · Episode
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May 23, 2025 at 9:28 PM
coercionrecovery.bsky.social
Religious freedom does not grant a licence to cause harm. #inquiryinsights #parliamentvictoria #cults #coercivecontrol #religiousabuse #stopcoercion #highcontrolgroup
May 22, 2025 at 6:57 AM
coercionrecovery.bsky.social
The Victorian Inquiry into cults, organised fringe groups, and coercive control isn’t about attacking beliefs, it’s about calling our abusive and harmful behaviour in order to promote safe and healthy communities! #InquiryInsights #cults #coercivecontrol #parliamentvictoria #highcontrolgroup
May 21, 2025 at 12:14 PM
coercionrecovery.bsky.social
The Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into cults and coercive control is underway! Submissions from anyone who has been impacted by cults linked to Victoria are welcomed.

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May 11, 2025 at 11:02 AM
coercionrecovery.bsky.social
Not too sure how many QAnon followers still believe Trump is going to provide them with med beds any day now, but I think it’s worth others knowing what’s been going on behind the scenes.

Med Beds: A Small Detail in QAnon's Big Lie
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Med Beds: A Small Detail in QAnon's Big Lie
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April 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM