Brethren church denies paying far-right activists to stage election stunts targeting Albanese and others

Church director tells parliamentary inquiry reporting by Nine newspapers a ‘complete lie’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church has denied it secretly paid far-right influencers to stage stunts targeting Anthony Albanese and other politicians during an appearance at a parliamentary inquiry into the 2025 election.

Church director tells parliamentary inquiry reporting by Nine newspapers a ‘complete lie’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church has denied it secretly paid far-right influencers to stage stunts targeting Anthony Albanese and other politicians during an appearance at a parliamentary inquiry into the 2025 election. The church also refuted claims it had coordinated hundreds of volunteers to support Liberal candidates, including at polling booths across the country.

Summarised by Agaah from The Guardian. Agaah aggregates 36 sources and removes duplicate coverage — all news, one place.