The Exclusive Brethren

The Exclusive Brethren is a religious group which continually meddles in politics in Australia and New Zealand. I've collected a set of links on their activities. Most of these are to news reports. If you find a broken link, please let me know.

Who are the Exclusive Brethren? — by AG — last modified 23-08-2007 16:38

Wikipedia article

Background Briefing — by AG — last modified 23-08-2007 16:38

Transcript of an ABC programme broadcast on 30 April 2006

Exclusive Brethren attacks Australian opposition leader Kevin Rudd — by AG — last modified 24-08-2007 13:36

August 23, 2007: The separatist conservative Christian movement, the Exclusive Brethren Church, has accused Kevin Rudd of unwarranted and inaccurate slurs against its members.

Howard accuses Rudd of Greens deal — by AG — last modified 24-08-2007 13:35

August 24, 2007: FEDERAL Opposition Leader Kevin Rudd's refusal to meet with the Exclusive Brethren Christian sect indicates he has done a preference deal with the Greens, Prime Minister John Howard says.

I'll meet with Exclusive Brethren, says Abbott — by AG — last modified 23-08-2007 16:38

FEDERAL Health Minister Tony Abbott has said he has met with members of the Exclusive Brethren sect before, and may do so again.

Mixing up mates and money — by AG — last modified 31-08-2007 16:45

EVERYONE in politics wants friends with spare money at their disposal. They can do you so much good when an election comes around. But you don't want to get them offside.

PM, Rudd at odds over Brethren group — by AG — last modified 28-08-2007 11:56

Prime Minister John Howard has distanced himself from the Exclusive Brethren's financial donations to the Liberal Party - even though one of the sect elders he chatted to two weeks ago made a direct contribution to his local campaign in 2004.

Brethren leader hits back at Rudd — by AG — last modified 28-08-2007 11:58

THE Exclusive Brethren's elect vessel, or world leader, has stepped up his verbal brawl with Kevin Rudd by issuing his first direct comments to the media, rejecting the Opposition Leader's criticisms.

Democracy and our way of life — by AG — last modified 12-09-2007 18:44

Sick of the election yet? Don’t worry - it will get worse, and this is just the false dawn before the real glare of media deluges our senses in Election 07.

Kevin Rudd turns on Brethren which he once praised — by AG — last modified 03-09-2007 15:39

KEVIN Rudd, who has labelled the Exclusive Brethren as "an extremist cult and sect", once congratulated Brethren members for their good work.

Hero parents fail to rescue girl, 2 — by AG — last modified 03-10-2007 18:14

HEROIC parents braved huge flames in frantic attempts to rescue their two-year-old daughter from their burning home.

Public voice concern over new bill — by AG — last modified 03-10-2007 18:17

The right to campaign for and against an issue, is something New Zealanders take for granted. But some groups believe freedom of speech is under threat, thanks to a controversial bill proposed by the government.

Gag lifted in Exclusive Brethren Church sex case — by AG — last modified 09-10-2007 18:52

Name suppression of a former Nelson Exclusive Brethren Church member facing historic sex charges has been lifted, despite defence claims the complaint was orchestrated.

Preacher 'prepares' Costello — by AG — last modified 09-10-2007 18:56

THE leader of a Christian group that advocates the destruction of mosques, casinos and bottle shops has met Peter Costello to "prophetically prepare" the Treasurer for the prime ministership.

LEAFLET 'DIRTY WORK' — by AG — last modified 08-11-2007 16:52

Labor’s Wentworth candidate George Newhouse lashed out at the alleged relationship between the Exclusive Brethren and the Liberal Party during his address at the ALP policy forum on same-sex issues last week.

Former member reveals 'Brethren Express' money trail — by AG — last modified 08-11-2007 17:05

A former member of the Exclusive Brethren has revealed the secretive religious sect has been transferring large sums of money across the world, possibly to fund political campaigns in Australia and the US.

Sweden wants to curb religious elements in private school education — by AG — last modified 08-11-2007 17:08

Sweden wants to curb the influence of religion in private confessional schools in a move to prevent the spread of fundamentalism, government officials said Monday.