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Brethren leader denies involvement in politics

Updated 2026-10-16 07:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

Bruce Hales, the head of the Brethren church, denies knowing that members were volunteering for the Liberal party during the 2025 election. His son testifies before a parliamentary committee about the church's activities.

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The Guardian
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