Church fronts inquiry over claims members paid neo-Nazi associates to harass PM

Key points

• The spiritual leader of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church will appear before a parliamentary inquiry over claims that members paid known neo-Nazi associates to intimidate candidates during the 2025 federal election. The church denies any political involvement and says it had no involvement in the election.
• Committee chair Jerome Laxale has said the church figures must address unanswered questions. Committee member James McGrath has accused the inquiry of being partisan.
• Former Liberal senator Linda Reynolds has said she is not alleging misconduct, while noting long-serving volunteers felt uncomfortable.