The Epoch Times
The Epoch Times
AD
The Epoch Times
Australian Politics News

Church ‘Saddened’ After Being Called a Cult by Prime Minister Albanese

A prominent Australian church has questioned why the prime minister has ’stoked the flames’ of hate.
Church ‘Saddened’ After Being Called a Cult by Prime Minister Albanese
A bible sits in Surf City Church in Huntington Beach, Calif., on July 20, 2023. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
Crystal-Rose Jones
Crystal-Rose Jones
4/30/2025|Updated: 4/30/2025
0:00

The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, formerly known as the Exclusive Brethren, has responded to accusations from Labor—including from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese—that they are a cult.

Labor seemingly took umbrage at members of the church supporting Liberal candidates in Sydney.

Crystal-Rose Jones
Crystal-Rose Jones
Author
Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.
Author’s Selected Articles
Brutalist Car Parks, Substations Among ‘Heritage Howlers’ in New Report
Apr 23, 2026
Brutalist Car Parks, Substations Among ‘Heritage Howlers’ in New Report
Australia’s Immigration Minister Rejects ‘Assimilation’ Concept in Migration Debate
Apr 23, 2026
Australia’s Immigration Minister Rejects ‘Assimilation’ Concept in Migration Debate
Labor Reduces Private Health Subsidy for Older Australians Citing ‘Intergenerational Equity’
Apr 22, 2026
Labor Reduces Private Health Subsidy for Older Australians Citing ‘Intergenerational Equity’
Labor Pledges to Cut 160,000 From National Disability Scheme, Bring Growth Down to 2 Percent
Apr 22, 2026
Labor Pledges to Cut 160,000 From National Disability Scheme, Bring Growth Down to 2 Percent
AD
Add to My List
Save
The Epoch Times
Copyright © 2000 - 2026 The Epoch Times Association Inc. All Rights Reserved.