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

The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church has denied paying far-right activists to stage election stunts targeting Australian politicians, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. This denial comes after the church's director reportedly called claims of such payments a 'complete lie' during a parliamentary inquiry. The church's actions and alleged influence in the 2025 election are being closely scrutinized, which could impact the country's electoral process and public trust in institutions.

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