Electoral Matters Committee to hear from Plymouth Brethren and Advance

THE Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters is holding a public hearing on Friday, August 21, with representatives of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church and Advance, as part of its inquiry into the conduct of the 2025 Federal Election.

"The committee has heard many reports about significant and apparently coordinated disruption at polling booths during the 2025 election," Committee Chair, Jerome Laxale MP said. "The committee will be seeking to build its understanding of third party engagement to ensure a positive experience for voters in future elections.

"I look forward to the cooperation of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church and Advance at the hearing," Mr Laxale said.

The program for the hearing is available on the committee’s public hearings webpage. The hearing will be broadcast live at aph.gov.au/live.

Further information on the 2025 election inquiry can be found at the inquiry webpage. Committee details can be found at the Committee’s webpage.

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