You have entered an incorrect email address! [In 2020] we lost close to 300,000 jobs in this state and we recovered every single one of them plus 30,000 more and we will do it again," he said while announcing his run for top job. Mr Perrottet's office made a report to the NSW Education Standards Authority after the ABC contacted him about allegations aired in Monday's program. Epping Electorate Office. The teacher denied the claim. Porn pusher Pete "plotted pollie putsch" . Dr Mullins said he was very proud of Dom, who was elected school captain by his peers after attending the high school from year 9. Mr Perrottet's faith has been in the spotlight this week after the ClubsNSW chief executive was sacked for saying the premier was choosing his "conservative Catholic gut" over evidence in a debate about cashless poker machines. [30][31][32] At the 2019 state election Perrottet was elected as Member for Epping and reappointed as Treasurer in the second Berejiklian ministry. Mr Vella said the study centres, which include separate sites for men and women at Pennant Hills, had a closer relationship with Opus Dei than the schools, with members living on-site. Definitely, the operations are different, Mr Vella said. '[53], In late June 2022, controversy arose following the appointment of former Deputy Premier John Barilaro to a lucrative trade role. [15], Following the resignation of sitting Liberal MP Michael Richardson, Perrottet won Liberal preselection for the very safe Liberal seat of Castle Hill in November 2010, with the backing of right-wing power broker David Clarke. Epping Electorate. Transport Minister David Elliott stated that he had warned Perrottet about his political opponents knowing that he had worn the uniform and one of them was conspiring to use it against him. He is frequently linked to the religious order Opus Dei. "I never experienced anything like that," Mr Perrottet told Sky News on Wednesday. Mr Perrottet told reporters on Monday "it's not a crime to be Catholic" and stressed any allegations of impropriety at Opus Dei schools would be investigated. [19], With the resignation of Barry O'Farrell as Premier,[20] and the subsequent ministerial reshuffle by Mike Baird, the new Liberal Leader,[8] Perrottet was appointed as Minister for Finance and Services in April 2014. Eventually, Perrottet abandoned the Hawkesbury preselection, and he settled on his second-choice, the equally safe seat of Epping. However, others said the majority of school staff were at times involved with the study centre and that the Opus Dei numeraries, who are celibate members, had a presence at the school. Opus Dei's mission is to promote among men and women of all walks of life an awareness that everyone is called to holiness in the midst of ordinary life: through their daily work, family life and social relations. For those who were connected to Opus Dei, normally their parents were supernumeraries, or married members. [41], As Treasurer, Perrottet has been one of the architects of the JobSaver program and has overseen micro business support payments, payroll tax waivers and deferrals, vouchers for spending in CBD businesses and other support for businesses affected by the epidemic. RT @Anthony_Klan: Explosive dossier details secretive operations of far-right "Christian" group tied to "missing" Liberal figures Jean-Claude Perrottet and Christian Ellis. He has experience in running economic experiments along these lines. [17][18] At the 2011 state election, Perrottet was elected with a swing of 12.2 per cent, and won 80.8 per cent of the vote on a two-party-preferred basis. An earlier version of this article stated Dominic Perrottet attended Redfield high school in years 11 and 12. How will NSW change under his leadership? Extreme Adrian ? EPPING NSW 2121. [6], In the lead up to the 2019 state election, Perrottet attempted to wrest Castle Hill back from Williams, citing work-life balance as Hawkesbury was too far for him to travel. [52] This was seen as a hypocritical move by some, as in 2018 he lashed out at the same proposal by then-Opposition Leader Luke Foley, branding the proposal as 'virtue signaling. And whats all this black humour about Gilead and the Handmaids Tale? Your science teacher can be a numerary, and you can go from class with her, to being driven to [Opus Dei womens study centre] Eremeran by her, for her to then deliver a circle with reflection on religious passages and prayer before she helps you with your science homework.. Opus Dei is highly secretive and apparently dedicated to a simple self-denying lifestyle with few political aims however there are suggestions that they actively seek to recruit high-ranking political figures. If a person doesnt like that, thats fine, no ones sitting in judgment. Mr Perrottet, 39, has been front and centre of the NSW Liberal Party since becoming Treasurer and deputy leader in 2017. Opus Dei provide a chaplain, who is a priest of Opus Dei who provides chaplaincy services [to the school], and thats where the relationship ends, said Richard Vella, the spokesperson for Opus Dei in Australia. -AAP Image. Next week eh? When appointed to the cabinet position, the portfolio was called: Minister for Finance and Services. A former Tangara student also claimed they were falsely taught pornography caused holes in the brain. . [34] Following the investigation, NSW's workers' compensation regulator State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) announced in August 2020 that it would be applying increased scrutiny to icare's 2020 financial audit. This is kind of how he made a name for himself, entering politics through the career politician pathway of the Young Liberals, the group he was president of during his time as a student. you are not the only one that has taken It also described Opus Dei as a sectof the Catholic Church. As a child he attended theRoman Catholic school Redfield College in Dural. A statutory review by the NSW Government was released on the same day, with the reviewer the Hon Robert McDougall QC saying execution of the program was "sloppy" and "the result of these shortcomings was that procurements for the [Nominal Insurer] often involving very large sums of money were conducted on an opaque basis". A long-standing tradition in the Church is to prepare for the feast of Saint Joseph by dedicating the seven Sundays before March 19 to Saint Joseph, in memory of his seven sorrows and joys. Perrottet attended Redfield college, which has an Opus Dei priest as its chaplain, however Perrottet has said he is not a member of the ultra-conservative Catholic order. Economics is his game, having studied the discipline along with law at The University of Sydney. Parents are invited into that process once a term. Level 3 51 Rawson Street. Subscribe to the news that matters to you. Perrottet is not a member of the order, which is known for its . Subscribe now Just when we don't need to expect the Spanish Inquisition, out pops its wolf-in-sheep's clothing remake: Opus Dei. Housing policies favour the rich and leave first home buyers high and dry. The 39-year-old member for Epping beat Planning Minister and moderate Liberal Rob Stokes to the top job. Dominic Francis Perrottet[c] (born 21 September 1982)[3] is an Australian politician who is currently serving as the 46th premier of New South Wales and leader of the New South Wales division of the Liberal Party of Australia. A rumoured Opus Dei member, celebrating the election of Donald Trump, with a religious dedication to the family and the cutting of government spending, Dominic Perrottet is the most conservative Premier NSW has had since World War II. 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One the biggest issue facing the planet right now no, not that one, the other one Perrottet has been less than encouraging. It certainly wont have increased when the 2021 census figures are released. Vronique Duborgel re-counts in a new book, Inside the Hell of Opus Dei, the 13 years she spent as a member of the group, which she describes as rigid, insensitive, sectarian and misogynistic. This may mean he faces more challenges in parliament than his moderatepredecessors Ms Berejiklian, Mike Baird and Barry O'Farrell. By the way there was a time when leaving the Christian could be dangerous and be a life threatening action. It was something he was forced to defend during his press conference, saying that he is a proud Christian and claiming that religion shouldnt be a barrier to political leadership, something of a co-opting of equality discourse often used in support of people very much unlike Perrottet. and as for the same sex marriage plebiscite Adrian need i remind you that 5 million voted against are they Opus Dei began in Australia in May 1963 at the invitation of the late Cardinal Gilroy. Energy Minister Anthony Roberts has emerged as the new leader of the hard Right, replacing the Opus Dei-linked upper house MP David Clarke. View policy.We respect your privacy; unsubscribe at any time. The PARED founders, some of whom were Opus Dei members, started the schools based on their belief that parents should have greater responsibility over their childrens education; a key Catholic teaching. Last year, Mr Perrottet was widely criticised for his handling of the $38 billion state-run insurance scheme icare, which is supposed to look after millions of workers when they get sick or injured on the job. One thing to note is that Perrottet will have had to have done a lot of power-sharing deals with the majority moderate faction of the NSW liberals. . In essence, the welfare state was acting as a substitute for the family, crowding out its formation, and increasing rates of divorce, Perrottet has said, claming that his own family of 11 siblings is a benefit to the nation through providing 12 future taxpayers. [76], "Perrottet" redirects here. Can the dogs of Chernobyl teach us new tricks when it comes to our own survival? Perrottet is not a member of Opus Dei, but has been open about his faith: "I think having a Christian faith is part of who I am and inspires me to make a difference wherever I go," he said . A. At the extreme end, it basically argues for a complete dissolution of government, except in areas of law enforcement, where all services will be run for profit. "If you want a plebiscite on same sex marriage, you are not a homophobe. We know a lot about what Perrottet believes and much about what he has previously done and said. About this !! An independent authority's board member has spoken out in support of a group of Opus Dei-aligned Sydney schools, despite the New South Wales premier having asked the authority to investigate. During the pandemic, he strongly opposed the extension of lockdown in July in NSW and there is some suggestion that he wants to speed up the reopening of the state as he takes power, although he did say during his press conference that stability and staying the course set by Berejiklian would be important in the coming months. Dominic Perrottet's five-man "Catholic Cabinet" rushed through a deal to deliver control of Sydney's cemeteries, ergo $5bn in capital, to the Catholic Church, in defiance of independent expert advice. Interviewed by the ABC on The World Today on Wednesday, Collins said that Opus Dei is widely misunderstood. [65], A poll found that 67% said the Nazi uniform scandal, won't make a difference to their vote, 20% said it would make then less likely to vote for the Liberal coalition and 8% said the scandal would make them more likely. So, who exactly is Dominic Perrottet? "Obviously, certain kids you have teachers who do wrong things in all schools from time to time.". [60], Perrottet has announced plans to introduce a cashless gaming card for pokie machines in clubs and pubs in NSW,[61] but a transition period where non-metropolitan pokies may be excluded from the pilot program has been discussed. Two weeks ago, massage therapist, Anaiya Cooper suffered a major setback when her business went up in flames. No equal rights for women. After leaving school I visited Santa Teresa, a small Aboriginal . Tangara and Redfield also run a unique one-on-one mentoring program, where each child meets with a staff member once a fortnight to check on their academic, social and moral development. Controversy focused over the allegations that the appointment and selection process was interfered with and adjusted in favour of Barilaro, with specific focus placed on Trade Minister and deputy Liberal leader Stuart Ayres, with Investment NSW boss Amy Brown stating that he was "not at arms length from the process. 746k members in the australia community. Explosive dossier sets scene for NSW poll battle. There is so much emphasis on character and personal responsibility. Mr Perrottet's faith has been in the spotlight this week after the ClubsNSW chief executive was sacked for saying the premier was choosing his "conservative Catholic gut" over evidence in a debate about cashless poker machines. Perrottet also voted against decriminalising abortion in NSW.. Opus Dei, like Pentecostalism, is a global movement that is intent on gaining political influence.. Church and State, a UK organisation that 'challenges religious privilege in public life' describes the activities and goals of Opus Dei as follows: Opus Dei pursues the Vatican's agenda through the presence of its members in . Nothing/ Please try again later. Despite the New South Wales premier having asked the authority to investigate allegations raised by Four Corners that misinformation had been taught to students, a board member of the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) has spoken out in support of a group of Opus Dei-aligned Sydney schools. These contracts include some being awarded without a competitive tender to companies associated with Liberal Party figures, such as marketing firm IVE Group being awarded millions of dollars in contracts. The chaplains involvement at school includes leading mass, confession or offering students spiritual guidance. Perrottet was active in student politics while studying commerce and law at the University of Sydney and campaigned for voluntary student unionism. Like all businesses we are struggling to keep food on the table of all our local and hard working journalists, artists, sales, delivery and drudges who keep the news coming out to you both in the newspaper and online. [72][75], Perrottet is a Catholic, which has influenced many of his political views such as those on abortion. WhatsApps Launching a Newsletter, But No One (Including WhatsApp) Knows What Its About, last weeks shock resignation of NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian, is one of just a handful of order members in Australia, the biggest issue facing the planet right now, Turns Out Those Super Changes *Might* Actually Affect You, If Youre Lucky. Mr Perrottet is expected to lead with an economy-first mantra,but will take over as Premier just as the state's health system is expected to be under the most pressure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr Perrottet told reporters on Monday "it's not a crime to be Catholic" and stressed any allegations of impropriety at Opus Dei schools would be investigated. But Opus dei is a repressive organisation just look into it. "I believe that these habits have made our country great and are ultimately the foundation for the pursuit of the good life. As his political career has blossomed, much has been made of his religious faith and educational background: he is an alumnus of Redfield College in Dural and his family has connections to its sister school, Tangara, in Cherrybrook. [35] icare was also accused of improperly handling private sector contracts. icare, the state-run health insurance company designed to provide workplace injury compensation, was headed by Perrottet and outsourced much of its operations to private contractors. They said the schools were also more ethnically diverse than people would think, noting a number of Filipino and Middle Eastern families choose the schools, very few with Opus Dei connections. The school's chaplain is an Opus Dei priest. They will be appointed by the Vicar for a term of five years, "I never experienced anything like that," Mr Perrottet told Sky News on Wednesday. [27][28][29] When Berejiklian reshuffled her ministry, Perrottet took over her former ministerial roles as Treasurer and Minister for Industrial Relations, with effect from 30 January 2017. The NSW state election is not for another 18 months, but politicians are always looking ahead and in NSW, they will be keen to steady the ship. Australian emergency workers are heading to Vanuatu as the country battles through its second destructive cyclone in just days. Former students who attended Redfield and Tangara throughout the 2000s and 2010s and who spoke to the Herald said the portion of their peers with some sort of connection to Opus Dei ranged between a quarter and half of the school population, but they were not the majority. News. A proposal for an annual rodeo at the council-managed Les Burger Sports Field, Cabarita Beach came to Tweed Shire Council meeting yesterday. If you want a plebiscite on same-sex marriage, you are not a homophobe.. He said those speakers included former Labor premier Bob Carr, NSW Liberal Party president Phillip Ruddock, Labor politician Tony Burke and former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull. Under the guidance of the ultra-conservative Liberal party heavyweight David Clarke, Perrottet was elected to state parliament as the member for Castle Hill in 2011 as the Coalition first took power. PARED students have had a significant presence in university student politics, producing Conservative Club presidents and Young Liberal candidates. Feb 1, 2023. The point was to depict Opus Dei as some kind of extremist Catholic religious order. Were seeking to give kids the best preparation for adult life and responsibility for whats going on in our world as part of that, he said. The first educational centre in Australia that entrusted the spiritual and doctrinal orientation of its activities to Opus Dei was Warrane College, a residential college for men on the campus of The University of New South Wales.Other educational projects soon asked the Prelature for spiritual and doctrinal . This is typical of right-wing sleight of hand. Mr Perrottet served as theMinister for Finance under former Premier Baird in 2014 and his portfolio was expanded to include property and innovation. Helen is relatively private, with little information about her online. IVE Group is run by former NSW Liberal party president Geoff Selig. His conversations with Prime Minister Scott Morrison were said to have been particularly heated during his repeated calls for JobKeeper to be reinstated. But the extent of Opus Deis hold over the schools and their communities is disputed and, according to some, overstated. Is Premier Perrettet a far-right puppet, or the puppet master? This emphasis on the need to protect the traditional concept of the nuclear family is a recurring theme in his approach. If you can spare a few dollars a week or maybe more we would appreciate all the support you are able to give to keep the voice of independent, local journalism alive. . Kingscliff property developer Gales Holgins is seeking to increase truck movements by bringing in fill from the M1 road works rather than using fill from the development site. Robert Borsak, the leader of the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers party, argues that this potentially breaks the Oaths Act, which is punishable by up to 5 years in jail. "If you support stronger borders, you are not a racist. NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet once credited his school, Redfield College, with shaping his future path. The PARED board, which runs the schools, is made up of mostly current and former parents. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. the author is a member of Opus Dei. Tangara and Redfield were founded by the Parents for Education Foundation (PARED) in the 1980s and each have Opus Dei chaplains. It is impossible, however, to describe his response or that of NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet as responsible, measured, or evidence-based. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. "We live in the most tolerant country almost anywhere in the world and we respect people who practice faith, who don't practice faith," he said. For other people with the name, see, Premier of New South Wales (2021present). He assumed office on 5 October 2021 following the resignation of Gladys Berejiklian. Mr Vella said parents who sent their children to its schools may be Opus Dei members but any overlap would be a personal interest in [Opus Deis] message. Perrottet was educated at private schools Oakhill College in Castle Hill and Redfield College in Dural. Mr Perrottet's office made a report to the NSW Education Standards Authority after the ABC contacted him about allegations aired in Monday's program. . Victor Martinez, with the consent of Most. NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says he is not a member of the conservative Catholic group Opus Dei. More telling, in my opinion, is that he's a member of the free-market and libertarian Institute of Public Affairs, a far better clue to the . Does Adrian have a crack at them? ", NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says he is not a member of the conservative Catholic group Opus Dei. Minister for Western Sydney Stuart Ayres will becomedeputy Liberal leader andEnvironment Minister Matt Kean will become Treasurer. Finance Minister Dominic Perrottet is the faction's . In a 2016 post on his official Facebook account, Mr Perrottet praised Donald Trump's election as US President, describing it as "a victory for people who have been taken for granted by the elites". This was unsuccessful, with Williams retaining the Liberal preselection, and resulted in media reports of significant party infighting and Perrottet publicly apologising. It resonates with the Talibans proclamations that women have rights within the misogynistic prison of Sharia law! [13], Perrottet was educated at private schools Oakhill College in Castle Hill and Redfield College in Dural. When Perrottet says he supports fiscal conservatism, this is what he means. At the age of just 39, he is the youngest premier the state has ever seen. As the dust settles after Gladys Berejiklian's resignation and what is reported to be the imminent elevation of Dominic Perrottet to the post of NSW premier, Australia's newsroom hacks thought they heard the faint tinkle of sanctus bells and made like Pavlov's dogs, slobbering hints and imputations about . Subscribe to the news that matters to you. Two other schools boys school Wollemi College and Montgrove School for Girls were founded in western Sydney several years later. The schools affiliated with Opus Dei are Independent schools that run outside the Catholic . [36], An internal note among senior figures in the NSW Treasury in 2018 raised a concern that "a direct line to [Perrottet] means icare often bypasses Treasury". Heres what you need to know. Its a tumultuous time in NSW state politics, with the surprise resignation of Deputy Premier John Barillaro on Monday, just days after the resignation of the Premier. I suppose its possible that there moderate and sensible interpretations of different faiths though wouldnt it great if everyone could just wake up to themselves and quit talking to voices in the sky and give up on the happy clapping . NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says he is not a member of the conservative Catholic group Opus Dei. Do We Get the Day Off and Other Burning Questions About King Charles Coronation, Answered, The Latest Inflation Rate Figures Are in and They Are, Once Again, Bad. The school has links to Opus Dei, a conservative Catholic prelature, but some say those ties . Paul Collins, the church historian and former priest, is a Catholic of the liberal theology kind and not a theological conservative. During the northern beaches lockdown at the end of 2020, he suggested that the state's Chief Health Officer, Kerry Chant, take a pay cut if Sydney or its suburbs were unnecessarily locked down. As the youngest member of this place I feel a special responsibility to encourage other young people to set ambitious goals and embrace big challenges. Like Ms Berejiklian, he was heavily involved in student politics and served as president of the NSW Young Liberals. He is part of the Liberals' right faction which is considered less dominant in NSW. As John Paul II said: As the family goes, so goes the nation and the whole world in which we live, Perrottet has said. The teacher denied the claim. Dominic Perrottet, MP. be subjected to the same Views? The order has just a few hundred members in Australia, although not a lot is known about their precise figures. That implies we have inalienable rights, beyond the prerogative of government to deny, to exercise choices for our own lives, provided they do not trespass on the rights of others. There will be no cabinet reshuffle until NSW has worked its way through its re-opening says incoming Premier Dominic Perrottet. He couldnt have killed six million (Jews). Mr DOMINIC PERROTTET (Castle Hill) [6.30 p.m.] (Inaugural Speech): It is an honour to stand here in this place today, before . Meet Dom Perrottet the conservative Catholic and father-of-six who will be NSW's next Premier. The ABC report aired claims a Tangara teacher showed students the knotted whip she and other celibate followers used on themselves. The inspiration behind Redfield Josemaria Escriva, born in Spain in 1902 and ordained a priest in 1926, was the founder of Opus Dei meaning "Work of God".
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