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Rachel Ward

Charities watchdog probes Hillsong Church fraud claims

Claims of fraud, money laundering and tax evasion against Hillsong Church are being investigated by the charities watchdog.

Independent MP Andrew Wilkie used parliamentary privilege to claim tens of thousands of leaked financial records and documents showed funds were misused to bankroll lavish habits including "the kind of shopping that would embarrass a Kardashian".

Mr Wilklie alleged the information was provided to the Australian Taxation Office and Australian Securities and Investments Commission under whistleblower protections but they failed to act.

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