Correcting the Record: ABC Media Watch
The ABC’s Media Watch program aired a story called the “Covert Crusade” on the evening of Monday, 19 October 2026 in Australia. The program included multiple inaccuracies, including some perpetuated…
Read MoreThe Plymouth Brethren Christian Church is sometimes the subject of media reporting, which is not always accurate or balanced. When one-sided, sensationalised or inaccurate reporting occurs, on occasion we will publish the full responses given to the media by the PBCC or related organisations (with their permission), as well as additional context, to provide the facts and restore balance.

The ABC’s Media Watch program aired a story called the “Covert Crusade” on the evening of Monday, 19 October 2026 in Australia. The program included multiple inaccuracies, including some perpetuated…
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Mr Bruce Hales was not involved in the Australian 2025 Federal Election in any way. He did not participate, directly or indirectly, in the campaign, nor ask anyone to do…
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Correcting the Record: Judaism and the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church On September 26 The Age escalated its long-running campaign against the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church by publishing an article titled…
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On the 14th of September the Sydney Morning Herald published a story titled, ‘Tail, film, heckle’: Inside the Brethren’s secret election influence plot with the far-right. As we have stated…
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The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church has repeatedly stated that it did not participate in the 2025 Federal Election. For almost a year and a half, the Church and its…
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Following the appearance of Church Spokesperson Lloyd Grimshaw at the Australian Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters, there have been some questions about why Mr Grimshaw declined to swear…
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