Exclusive Brethren Hearing Allegations
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Gareth and Bruce Hales, leaders of the Exclusive Brethren (now called Plymouth Brethren Christian Church), appeared before an Australian parliamentary inquiry on Friday to discuss meetings with far-right individuals and American President Donald Trump. Gareth admitted to meeting neo-Nazi associates and being involved in secret election stunts targeting left-leaning MPs but claimed these activities were “just…
‘Just business’: Brethren leaders admit meeting far-right – and Trump →2 articles from Sydney Morning Herald on this storyThe spiritual leader of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (PBCC), Bruce Hales, and his son Gareth have testified before a parliamentary committee investigating alleged coordination between PBCC members and far-right figures during the 2025 federal election in Australia. Bruce Hales denied any involvement or knowledge of coordinated efforts by church members to support a specific political party or fund…
Senior Brethren had 'brief' meeting with far-right figures during election →Bruce Hales, the most senior member of the Exclusive Brethren, has denied any involvement or knowledge regarding church members volunteering for the Liberal party during the 2025 federal election in Australia. During a parliamentary committee hearing, Hales stated he did not plan, coordinate, direct, or fund any activities related to the election. The hearing was marked by tension and accusations of religious…
Exclusive Brethren head denies knowing church members were volunteering for Liberal party during 2025 election →Analysis
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Mr Hales was questioned about the similarity to a sermon he gave the month before the election, in which he urged parishioners to pray for "good government" because Australia "needed to be happy again, smiling again".
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16 Oct ‘Just business’: Brethren leaders admit meeting far-right – and TrumpGareth and Bruce Hales, leaders of the Exclusive Brethren (now called Plymouth Brethren Christian Church), appeared before an Australian parliamentary inquiry on Friday to discuss meetings with far-right individuals and American President Donald Trump. Gareth admitted to meeting neo-Nazi associates and being involved in secret election stunts targeting left-leaning MPs but claimed these activities were “just…Sydney Morning Herald
16 Oct Exclusive Brethren head denies knowing church members were volunteering for Liberal party during 2025 electionBruce Hales, the most senior member of the Exclusive Brethren, has denied any involvement or knowledge regarding church members volunteering for the Liberal party during the 2025 federal election in Australia. During a parliamentary committee hearing, Hales stated he did not plan, coordinate, direct, or fund any activities related to the election. The hearing was marked by tension and accusations of religious…The Guardian16 Oct Senior Brethren had 'brief' meeting with far-right figures during electionThe spiritual leader of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (PBCC), Bruce Hales, and his son Gareth have testified before a parliamentary committee investigating alleged coordination between PBCC members and far-right figures during the 2025 federal election in Australia. Bruce Hales denied any involvement or knowledge of coordinated efforts by church members to support a specific political party or fund…ABC News (AU)
16 Oct Exclusive Brethren hearing LIVE updates: Church leader Bruce Hales to appear over allegations church campaigned in 2025 election, paid neo-Nazi associates to harass PMChurch leader Bruce D. Hales of the Exclusive Brethren, part of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, will appear before authorities for the first time regarding allegations that his church interfered in the 2025 Federal election by deploying thousands of disguised members at polling booths and funding far-right figures to harass politicians. Liberal senator Linda Reynolds confirmed that while local campaigns were…Sydney Morning Herald
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