# Exclusive Brethren leader denies knowing members volunteered for Liberals

The head of the Exclusive Brethren, a conservative Christian sect, told an inquiry he was unaware that church members volunteered for the Liberal party during Australia's 2025 federal election. The denial came amid scrutiny of the group's political activities and its influence within the Liberal party. The testimony matters because it tests claims that the sect's political organising was coordinated rather than spontaneous.

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- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/16/exclusive-brethren-head-denies-knowing-church-members-volunteering-liberal-party-2025-election-ntwnfb) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:58:24 GMT