Exclusive Brethren leader denies church coordinated Liberal volunteers in 2025 election

Bruce Hales, head of the Exclusive Brethren, denied knowledge of church members volunteering for the Liberal party during the 2025 election and rejected claims the church coordinated a campaign or paid far-right figures for stunts. His son acknowledged the 'cult' label was 'a bit rough'. The claims remain unproven, and the denial is part of an ongoing parliamentary inquiry.