Press articles about Scientology in Australia: 1980

Church's 27 steps to refund of course charges; Scientology: cash for 'communication' help; US recognition as a religion; Court appeal by founder - Sydney Morning Herald, Thu 06 Mar 1980 - difficulties in getting a refund; overview of Sydney CoS; two US news wire articles.
A church returns and finds a home; Come all ye faithful, but first, a few questions - The Age (Melbourne), Wed 16 Jul 1980 - new Melbourne CoS; the Sea Org entrance questionnaire.
Scientologists seek recognition - The Age (Melbourne), Fri 21 Nov 1980 - CoS appeals against decision of Victorian Commissioner of Payroll Tax, seeks recognition as a religion.
Scientology religion claim sham, says judge - The Age (Melbourne), Fri 19 Dec 1980 - CoS appeal that it is a religion is rejected.
Scientologists lose appeal - Sydney Morning Herald, Fri 19 Dec 1980 - CoS appeal that it is a religion rejected.