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Australian lawmakers press Bruce Hales over 2025 election coordination

By Drooid · Oct 23, 2026, 12:23 AM UTC · How we work

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Australian lawmakers questioned Bruce Hales, leader of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, about coordination in the 2025 election.
Bruce Hales denied directing, funding, or coordinating any church member campaigning in the 2025 election.
Lucas Miles, Turning Point USA faith vice-president, urged President Donald Trump to intervene in the probe.
Lucas Miles warned the probe could set a precedent threatening religious freedom in Australia, the UK and the United States.

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Australian lawmakers questioned Bruce Hales, leader of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, about coordination in the 2025 election.
Bruce Hales denied directing, funding, or coordinating any church member campaigning in the 2025 election.
Lucas Miles, Turning Point USA faith vice-president, urged President Donald Trump to intervene in the probe.
Lucas Miles warned the probe could set a precedent threatening religious freedom in Australia, the UK and the United States.