Perrottet was active in student politics while studying commerce and law at the University of Sydney and campaigned for voluntary student unionism. But Kingscliff Ratepayers and Progress Association say that the impact on residents and business is too high a cost to pay. Speeches. My partner drove while I conducted reconnaissance for that elusive parking spot. New Premier, Dominic Perrottet is closely affiliated with this extreme, conservative, secretive and politically influential, Catholic organisation. (Image: AAP/Dan Himbrechts) The contemporary Liberal Party is full of Catholics, so it's unsurprising that the church has one of its own as NSW's new premier. "I believe that these habits have made our country great and are ultimately the foundation for the pursuit of the good life. The family of the neighbour killed in a rural Queensland gunfight that resulted in the deaths of two police officers has accepted a bravery award on his behalf. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. She requested anonymity because her family members are involved with the community. Perrottet is not a member of the order, which is known for its . That [] Dominic Perrottet says he never experienced a lesson involving an Opus . [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. RT @Anthony_Klan: Explosive dossier details secretive operations of far-right "Christian" group tied to "missing" Liberal figures Jean-Claude Perrottet and Christian Ellis. Oct 8, 2021. Opus Dei began in Australia in May 1963 at the invitation of the late Cardinal Gilroy. Both schools are linked to Opus Dei: a highly conservative and private Catholic prelature founded in the 1920s and given approval within the Catholic Church in 1950. Sign up here. We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Paul Collits. Accordingly, on 23 January 2017, Berejiklian and Perrottet were unanimously elected as leader and deputy leader of the NSW Liberal Party. Also read: Why Gladys 'had no option': A timeline of Berejiklian's downfall The father of six will be the youngest NSW premier in history. Perrottets early statement that freedom is innate to us all and not a gift of government sounded promising. [11] His father, John Perrottet, works for the World Bank as the Global Lead for Tourism at the International Finance Corporation, in Washington, D.C.[12] Perrottet's family were members of the Catholic prelature, Opus Dei. While late-term abortions may be rare, that doesnt necessarily make them right, he said, while acknowledging that every day women fall pregnant in very difficult circumstanced. A combined investigation by The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald and ABC TV's Four Corners found that icare had underpaid as many as 52,000 injured workers by up to $80million and that the organisation was close to collapse. [6][7][8], Perrottet was born in 1982,[9] and raised in West Pennant Hills, Sydney. Mr Perrottet served as theMinister for Finance under former Premier Baird in 2014 and his portfolio was expanded to include property and innovation. 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. The Ukraine war may be a battle for the global order but whose rules are we fighting for? Porn pusher Pete "plotted pollie putsch" . Democratic right to exercise his religious faith and beliefs .. the ABC on several occasions RN breakfast/ News Breakfast Team all took exception to the Premiers Interviewed by the ABC on The World Today on Wednesday, Collins said that Opus Dei is widely misunderstood. Media "blind eye". 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. Hayworth was one of those Republican members of Congress who successfully rode a wave of public anger over the government bailout of banks in the wake of the . Helen is relatively private, with little information about her online. "If you love your country, you are not an extremist. "We live in the most tolerant country almost anywhere in theworld and we respect people who practice faith, who don't practice faith," he said. The following paraphrases Wikipedia: Opus Dei supported repressive, right-wing regimes including Franco and Pinochet. Perrottet was educated at private schools Oakhill College in Castle Hill and Redfield College in Dural. Subscribe to the news that matters to you. Perrottet is a Catholic. He is a Liberal, which in Australia means a conservative, and faces a tough election in March. Mr Perrottet wanted to be based in a seat closer to his home, and his decision sparked a civil war within Liberal ranks. The school's chaplain is an Opus Dei priest. Mr Perrottet is the founderof the Hills St Vincent De Paul Young Adults Program andand has served on The Hills Australia Day Committee. 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. [74], Perrottet is married to Helen and has seven children. Ties to Opus Dei sect. 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. '[53], In late June 2022, controversy arose following the appointment of former Deputy Premier John Barilaro to a lucrative trade role. Religious study camps are often advertised in school newsletters and well-attended mass services are held daily by the schools Opus Dei chaplains. By the way there was a time when leaving the Christian could be dangerous and be a life threatening action. Vince my cat would not find your assessment of the matter particularly edifying Vincent. More than ever we need your help to keep this voice alive and thriving in the community. When a teenage Dominic Perrottet gave his valedictorian speech as school captain at the end of year 12, he credited his school, Redfield College, with shaping his future path. Mr Perrottet graduated fromSydney University with degrees incommerce and lawand workedas a solicitor inbanking restructuring and insolvency law. Dr Mullins said his tenure at the school between 1996 and 2010 emphasised service and civic life. What this means is a conservative reform of the economy. [56], In late July 2022, further controversy emerged over allegations of bullying and mistreatment of staff by then-Fair Trading Minister Eleni Petinos, resulting in her sacking from the cabinet. Michael Cook mcook31@gmail.com . 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. 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. The ABC report aired claims a Tangara teacher showed students the knotted whip she and other celibate followers used on themselves. How will NSW change under his leadership? to become the states youngest premier on Tuesday. although thoses freedoms are slowly There is so much emphasis on character and personal responsibility. NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says he is not a member of the conservative Catholic group Opus Dei. Perottet beat out the Planning Minister Rob Stokes in a party ballot of 39 votes to 5. A. Although Perrottet has denied being a part of the organisation, he cant seem to shake the characterisation of a religious zealot. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS) Dominic Perrottet says he never experienced a lesson involving an . Though the online piece now acknowledges that the school is independent with an Opus Dei chaplain, and though the prelature is no longer described as a 'sect', it is still described as having 'historically been accused of secrecy . For example: As Premier, Perrottet will have more than his one vote to influence conscience votes by Liberal MPs. 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. It would also mean a diminishment of public services and social security nets and almost always leads to a consolidation of wealth at the very top of society. In Perrotet's case, the use of the term means he is a member of or associated with Opus Dei, a recognised conservative group within the church. 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. He grew up in a Catholic family, as one of 13 children and attended the Roman Catholic school Redfield College in Dural, a school with links to the conservative Opus Dei order. 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. This ideology believes that government is the worst way to organise public life and that the free-market is far more efficient in delivering the things that people need. "If you question man-made climate change, you are not a sceptic. Perrottet has been both the NSW Treasurer and Deputy Leader of the Liberals under Gladys Berejiklian since 2017. [10], Perrottet was the President of the NSW Young Liberals Movement in 2005 and served on the NSW State Executive of the Liberal Party from 2008 to 2011. His mentor Clarke is one of just a handful of order members in Australia and Redfield College was run by an Opus Dei chaplain. He said it was important all schools followed the official curriculum. The teacher denied the claim. He also attended Redfield in years 9 and 10, and Oakhill College in years 7 and 8. Paul Collins, the church historian and former priest, is a Catholic of the liberal theology kind and not a theological conservative. A proposal for an annual rodeo at the council-managed Les Burger Sports Field, Cabarita Beach came to Tweed Shire Council meeting yesterday. [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 very best of TheLatch delivered straight to your inbox. Around 30 years ago, the Liberal party began a covert transformation, so covert in fact, that few inside the party even noticed it was happening. Should rich people be able to support Ballina Council with their taxes? 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. Death penalty for leaving the faith. The economy is in turmoil and COVID cases are expected to rise as the state opens up, meaning the job of the state leader will be a tougher one than at almost any other time in history. Parents who have children at the schools say they are drawn to the strong sense of community, advocacy of parental involvement and support for family relationships. Perrotett said it was an honour and absolute privilege to be elected. Having struck a deal with party powerbrokers, he was elected leader by the Liberal party room when it met on 5 October, and was sworn in as premier later that day. 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. 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. and as for the same sex marriage plebiscite Adrian need i remind you that 5 million voted against are they A man with a big family and strong ideals around freedom meet Dominic Perrottet, the man who is set to take NSW's top job at a critical time. In the lead up to the 2019 election, Mr Perrottet tried to take back the seat of Castle Hill and even nominated for pre-selection a controversial move that upset ministerial colleague Ray Williams, who held the seat. He opposed the decriminalisation of abortion in NSW in 2019, saying that supporters of the law were on the wrong side of history.. They established Tangara School for Girls in 1982, followed by brother school Redfield in 1986. Dominic Perrottet's responses to Violet Coco's demonstration against government inaction on the climate emergency were so disproportionate that I had to uncover what stimulated them a red-back spider's web of political influence and manipulation. 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. Read more stories fromThe Latchand subscribe to ouremail newsletter. This could start him off on something of an uphill climb as he works to negotiate the various interests of the party. At the age of just 39, he is the youngest premier the state has ever seen. As a child he attended the Catholic school Redfield College in Dural, where the school's chaplain was an Opus Dei priest. As we approached this years Bluesfest, controversy arose as two acts pulled out of the event after discovering Sticky Fingers was also playing. 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. Australian emergency workers are heading to Vanuatu as the country battles through its second destructive cyclone in just days. When local musician Lisa Hunt arrived for a meeting with police last Thursday she was hoping for a somewhat friendlier reception than she had received on the last occasion. When Perrottet says he supports fiscal conservatism, this is what he means. "If you want a plebiscite on same sex marriage, you are not a homophobe. P. (02) 9877 0266. Dominic Perrottet says he never experienced a lesson involving an Opus Dei whip and was "blessed with a great education" at a high school run by the conservative Catholic group. [5] Perrottet served as Minister for Industrial Relations in the first Berejiklian ministry and as Minister for Finance, Services and Property in the first and second Baird ministries. The company was later revealed to have underpaid up to 52,000 workers by $80 million. Another student who attended at the same time said that although her family was not in Opus Dei and attendance at PARED schools did not automatically make someone a member, she would describe Tangara as an Opus Dei school and students who showed an interest in the faith could be encouraged by teachers who were numeraries to join. One wonders if the new Premier was of the Muslim faith would he 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. He was an outstanding school captain and I have been delighted to see what a capable leader he is in society.. Keeping the community together and the community voice loud and clear is what The Echo is about. . NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet has been named the state's next premier after Gladys Berejiklian dramatically stepped down on Friday.. I think thats what attracts people to the school because they have those values in their family. . The status of Opus Dei was recently raise when Pope John Paul II gave permission to canonise Josemaria Escriva the founder of Opus Dei in 2003 at a huge ceremony in Rome. It resonates with the Talibans proclamations that women have rights within the misogynistic prison of Sharia law! Economic reform is a phrase that keeps cropping up when discussing Perrottet. Epping Electorate. Tangara and Redfield were founded by the Parents for Education Foundation (PARED) in the 1980s and each have Opus Dei chaplains. Opus Dei is a Catholic organisation with around 85,000 members worldwide and about 500 members in the UK. Perrottet is properly neo-liberal in the economic sense. 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. He quickly rose through the ranks, serving as Minister for Finance, Services and Property, then for Industrial Relations, before becoming Deputy Leader just six years later. When Liberal MPs chose a ridiculously young, Opus Dei-educated church-going father of six as NSW premier 16 months ago, many in the state feared they had been led into the arms of a religious . We are ready for the challenge, we look forward to it, and we will always be thankful. Tag: Opus Dei. ", NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says he is not a member of the conservative Catholic group Opus Dei. But Perrottet is not a member of the order. IVE Group is run by former NSW Liberal party president Geoff Selig. Berejiklian is from the party's moderate wing, while Perrottet is from the conservative wing. Like Ms Berejiklian, he was heavily involved in student politics and served as president of the NSW Young Liberals. He said it was important all schools followed the official curriculum. 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 a 2020 interview with the NSW Young Liberals, which Mr Perrottet once led, he said he loved university politics above everything else as a student. Definitely, the operations are different, Mr Vella said. Perrottet in-law runs "lobby group" named in probe. Please click below to contact my office. But many students will also attend after-school or holiday study camps operated by the not-for-profit Education Development Association, an organisation founded by Opus Dei members whose first operation was UNSWs conservative Catholic Warrane College in the 1960s. Scrutiny of Perrottet's close relationship with icare prompted him to direct Treasury Secretary Michael Pratt to audit the Treasurer's staffing arrangements, which the NSW Labor Party criticised as a "sham" as the Secretary was a former deputy chairman of icare. He attended Redfield College and Oakhill College, both strongly Roman Catholic private schools and is married to Helen Perrottet, a woman he met at university. I really appreciate the trust my colleagues have put in me today, he said. 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. They are Opus Dei values. [24], After the resignation of Baird as Premier,[25] the main factions of the NSW Liberals agreed to support his deputy, Gladys Berejiklian, as his successor, with Perrottet as her deputy. They were depicted pretty poorly in Dan Browns blockbuster The Da Vinci Code. He added: "I think we need not worry too much about Mr Perrottet. The Australian Financial Reviews senior correspondent Aaron Patrick has said that Perrottet could lead a resurgence of proud hardline conservatism in mainstream Australian politics.

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