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

The Guardian World Friday 21 August 2026, 05:02 UTC By Krishani Dhanji, Josh Butler and Sarah Basford Canales 1 min read
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Church director tells parliamentary inquiry reporting by Nine newspapers a ‘complete lie’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe 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...

Church director tells parliamentary inquiry reporting by Nine newspapers a ‘complete lie’

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.

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