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‘Tail, film, heckle’: Inside the Brethren’s secret election influence plot with the far
Politics2025 federal election
The Exclusive Brethren secretly recruited far-right agitators and neo-Nazi associates to harass MPs at the election.
An incident involving Prime Minister Anthony Albanese being confronted by a far-right influencer, Laurence McIntyre, is cited as an example.
- From day one of the 2025 federal election campaign, the prime minister was being secretly tracked.
- Messages leaked from inside the secret operation, which this masthead can now publish, show the trail leading right to the top of the church – to
- Left reporting foregrounds humanitarian warning, social impact, and regulatory scrutiny.
Key Takeaways
- The Exclusive Brethren had a secret election influence plot with the far-right
- The plot was in effect from the start of the 2025 federal election campaign
- The influencer, Laurence McIntyre, was involved in a confrontation with Albanese at a press conference
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What's Next
Expected Outcomes
- Potential further revelations about the Exclusive Brethren's plot
Why It Matters
The plot's impact on the election and Australian politics
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Timeline of this story
- 30m agoSydney Morning Herald - Latest News (AU): Leaked messages reveal the full story of how the Exclusive Brethren secretly recruited far-right agitators and neo-Nazi associates to harass
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