We seem to have reached that point in the electoral process when the minds of our political hopefuls turn inexorably to dirt, writes Jeff Sparrow.
Brethren
Exclusive: Brethren get a foot in the doors of power
Crikey can exclusively reveal that the secretive Christian sect, the Exclusive Brethren, has gone to great lengths to obtain parliamentary lobbying status for two of its leading Sydney members, writes Alex Mitchell.
The AFP investigates political advertising
The Australian Electoral Commission has referred an anti-Labor and Green pamphlet being distributed in the Eastern suburbs of Sydney to the Federal Police for investigation, writes Margaret Simons.
Exclusive Brethren step out from the shadows. Again
Are the Exclusive Brethren trying once again to help the Howard Government? Suggestions have emerged that the shadowy religious sect is once again seeking to influence the federal election campaign, writes Margaret Simons.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Comments, corrections, clarifications, and c*ckups
So members of the Exclusive Brethren don’t vote? … a poor understanding of basic economics … cave dwelling over BHP … Peter Garrett. MIA … there is no left, just 2 variations on right …
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Crikey Says – 23 August, 2007
Peter Costello: “There’s nothing wrong with meeting the Exclusive Brethren, they’re Australian citizens just like anybody else.” Um right…
Exclusive, Exclusive, Exclusive PM?
The Exclusive Brethren met with PM with no agenda and no pre-arranged discussion topics? Sound all too ludicrous? Did I mention $270k and the Bennelong campaign? Nahum Ayliffe delves into the shady sect.
AEC fumbles Exclusive Brethren probe
This week, a story in the Adelaide local press sheds light on the role of the Exclusive Brethren in the lead-up to the last federal election, and includes information that the AEC had apparently not found, or not considered relevant.
