Bruce Hales questions why he should give evidence
Bruce Hales, leader of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, is facing a parliamentary inquiry regarding the sect's secretive political campaigning. Despite his denials of involvement, internal documents and his own sermons suggest a level of secrecy that has drawn scrutiny from lawmakers.
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The inquiry addresses the intersection of religious organizations and political influence, raising questions about transparency in federal elections.
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Share A A A The world leader of the Exclusive Brethren is appearing in public on Friday for the first time in decades to face questions about his members’ secretive campaign at the last federal election, but has recently preached that he does not reveal “everything we know”.
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