Correcting the Record: ‘Tail, film, heckle’: Inside the Brethren’s secret election influence plot with the far-right

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 previously, the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church has never funded or coordinated any political activity.

In response to the article, the Church has released the following statement;

“The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church was not involved in, did not coordinate efforts in, and made no payments or donations during, the 2025 election.

“The church had no interaction whatsoever with any political party or third-party group.

“It is clear that a number of individual members did get involved which is their right as individual citizens, just like it is the right of people of other religions and no religion at all.

“Hypothetically, if a Catholic had been involved in these activities, would the Catholic Church be held accountable? Of course not.

“The truth of the matter is actually buried in the story today.

“One person who is a member of our church and who was interviewed, said his participation had nothing to do with the church, but was organised by “a group of mates and colleagues”.

“This is what we have been saying for more than a year.

“The other thing the story says, is “This masthead is not suggesting any illegality in planning or carrying out the stunts.”

“As a final point, our church completely rejects antisemitism, which is completely antithetical to our views.

“We direct you to our opening statement, which you can read here. Correcting the Record: Federal Election Inquiry – Full Opening Statement | Plymouth Brethren Christian Church”