Maybe predict the end of the world to get things moving along with a sense of urgency.
Senator Nick Xenophon suggests that Australia needs a "cult-busting agency", similar to those already operating overseas.
Mr Xenophon - who has previously tackled Scientology and questioned its tax-exempt status - says he wants a dedicated government agency to "monitor and control the activities of cults in Australia". The issue's come to the fore again with the arrest in Fiji of Rocco "Brother Rock" Leo for breaching his visa. Leo is the leader of the Agape Ministries of God group. Agape has previously run into trouble over fraud, illegal weapons, assaults and tax debts.
Mr Xenophon said the "cult watchdog" would be based on French agency MIVILUDES, which was established a decade ago.Fortunately, according to the article, "The Government has expressed doubts over its constitutional powers to introduce a watchdog body.""MIVILUDES has received bipartisan support, and has provided assistance and support to those affected by cults," Mr Xenophon said. "There is evidence that cult-like behaviour in France has been significantly curtailed by the existence of such a watchdog."