The “cult” church accused of paying far-right activists for election stunts
· 18 min · Episode 2024
Episode The “cult” church accused of paying far-right activists for election stunts
Last year, the Prime Minister was ambushed in his hotel lobby by far-right figures boasting of being fed “private intel” during the last election campaign.
The incident was one of about a dozen stunts targeting Labor, the Greens and some Independents.
It turns out, this wasn’t just about influencers trying to generate content. It was actually a co-ordinated campaign allegedly paid for by a wealthy Christian sect.
Today, investigative journalist at The Age Sherryn Groch on the Exclusive Brethren, its bags of cash, and connections to the Liberal Party.
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Guest: Investigative journalist at The Age & SMH Sherryn Groch
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