Plymouth Brethren leader denies church paid far-right to heckle Albanese | ABC NEWS
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Summary
Bruce Hales, the spiritual leader of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, testifies at a parliamentary inquiry regarding allegations of political interference during the 2025 federal election.
Highlights
Parliamentary Inquiry Overview00:00:00
A parliamentary inquiry is investigating allegations that the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church paid far-right influencers to harass the Prime Minister during the 2025 federal election campaign.
Testimony of Bruce Hales00:01:30
Bruce Hales appeared before the committee to deny any involvement, coordination, or funding of political activities, stating that any political engagement by members was done in a personal capacity.
Political Reaction and Criticism00:02:44
The Coalition criticized the inquiry, with Senator Sarah Henderson labeling the proceedings a 'witch hunt' and an abuse of power based on religious discrimination.
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