Behind the Exclusive Brethren

“One of the most sober and well-argued exposes I have ever read… . Michael Bachelard reveals the Brethren’s God as Mammon, their behavior as that of schoolyard bullies, and their Christianity all about self-love.” –Lucy Sussex, Sunday Age“Shocking and compelling; an eye-opening account of power and cruelty in a tiny Christian sect that enjoys a privileged existence in Australia.” –David Marr, Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Bachelard is an Australian journalist and author. His first book, The Great Land Grab- what every Australian should know about Wik, Mabo and the Ten-Point Plan, was published in 1997. In 1998 he joined The Australian to work in its Melbourne bureau, where he covered the workplace, business, and politics. In 2006 he joined The Age as an investigative reporter and later became its Indonesia correspondent. He has worked as the newspaper’s investigations editor, world editor, and, for two years, deputy editor. He has won multiple national awards for reporting, writing, and podcasting, including the Gold Walkley in 2017 for his coverage of the war against the Islamic State. He’s now a Senior Writer at The Age.