A report from The Age has raised questions about the political activities of the Exclusive Brethren, specifically regarding their influence on election outcomes. The publication characterizes the group's recent statements about their election-related antics as "gaslighting on a biblical scale," suggesting that the evidence provided by the group does not align with the observed reality of their political engagement.

While the report focuses on the discrepancy between the group's narrative and external observations, it does not provide a detailed breakdown of the specific "antics" or the exact evidence being contested. The framing of the issue suggests a significant gap between the group's public stance and their actual political maneuvers. Because the report does not include a response from the Exclusive Brethren or a detailed list of the specific election events in question, the full scope of the disagreement remains opaque. The central point of contention is whether the group's account of their political participation is a factual representation or a deliberate attempt to obscure their influence.