“Exclusive Brethren Leader Bruce Hales Denies Church Volunteers Worked for Liberal Party in” — what this page in the network covers. Bruce Hales, the most senior figure in the Exclusive Brethren, has denied any knowledge or involvement in thousands of church members volunteering for the Liberal party during the 2025 Australian federal election. Hales also rejected the label of the church as a cult, while his son told a parliamentary committee that such labeling was 'a bit rough.' The Plymouth Brethren Christian church has pushed back against allegations that it coordinated volunteers and a campaign for the Coalition, and that it secretly paid far-right figures to stage stunts against Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and other Labor MPs.
The denials come amid scrutiny of the church's political activities and its influence in Australian elections. The parliamentary committee's inquiry highlights ongoing concerns about transparency and the role of religious groups in politics. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.