the author is a member of Opus Dei. He is one of 12 children from a family of religious Catholics. Perrottet told the Daily Telegraph he could not support a law that, he said, would stop the beating heart of an unborn child. 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. This emphasis on the need to protect the traditional concept of the nuclear family is a recurring theme in his approach. Founded in Spain in 1928, Opus Dei has at times been a controversial force within the Catholic Church. The letters deadline forTheEchois noon Friday. 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. [72][75], Perrottet is a Catholic, which has influenced many of his political views such as those on abortion. It also described Opus Dei as a sectof the Catholic Church. [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. What is the PARED Catholic school where the Premier was educated? 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. 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". The NSW premier is a former school captain of all-boys Redfield College, which along with sister school Tangara School for Girls, featured in a Four Corners program this week. He would take students on excursions to NSW Parliament House and often invite politicians, business people and families to speak. Anne and John Perrottet, who now live in the US, sent Mr Perrottet to the Catholic school Redfield College in Dural, where the school's chaplain was an Opus Dei priest. This is a man who believes in family, believes in traditional values, and believes in small government. Members are encouraged to promote their faith through their professional work . As a child he attended the Catholic school Redfield College in Dural, where the school's chaplain was an Opus Dei priest. 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. Opus dei is a repressive organisation just look into it. The 39-year-old member for Epping beat Planning Minister and moderate Liberal Rob Stokes to the top job. Thats a very basic common message about Christianity.. Dominic Perrottet is a self-described "proud conservative" who is reportedly a member of Opus Dei, a theologically conservative movement that seeks to integrate work and religion. 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. They are Australian national and are a typical Australian White family. . About this !! Perrottet was active in student politics while studying commerce and law at the University of Sydney and campaigned for voluntary student unionism. He couldnt have killed six million (Jews). 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. The schools affiliated with Opus Dei are Independent schools that run outside the Catholic . Editor's note October 4, 2021: An earlier version of this story claimedRedfield College was run by Opus Dei priests. His younger brother Jean Claude, who attended Warrane, is the Young Liberals secretary. [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. [5][21][22], Following a redistribution of electoral boundaries, Perrottet traded seats with fellow Liberal Ray Williams for the 2015 state election. How will NSW change under his leadership? The Federal Government is gearing up to fight a general election next year and, with a slim majority in the Legislative Assembly, Perrottet will need to demonstrate strong leadership if he is to secure Liberal Party support in the state. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. With three weeks to go until NSW hits the polls, Labor is promising more than $90 million to hire a thousand apprentices and $70m to build three helicopter ambulance bases. 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. NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet once credited his school, Redfield College, with shaping his future path. I think thats what attracts people to the school because they have those values in their family. [6][7][8], Perrottet was born in 1982,[9] and raised in West Pennant Hills, Sydney. As it happens, Perrottet is not a member of Opus Dei. "I think having a Christian faith is part of who I am and inspires me to make a difference wherever I go," he said. Mr Perrottet is the founderof the Hills St Vincent De Paul Young Adults Program andand has served on The Hills Australia Day Committee. The publication of letters is at the discretion of the letterseditor. The party will hold an official vote on Tuesday which the ABC understands will be a formality. PARED students have had a significant presence in university student politics, producing Conservative Club presidents and Young Liberal candidates. A former Tangara student also claimed they were falsely taught pornography caused holes in the brain. Geoff Provest MP, Craig Elliot, Ciara Denham and Susie Hearder will attend a roundtable event tomorrow to hear about the need for core funding for Neighbourhood and Community Centres. Following last weeks shock resignation of NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian pending an ICAC investigation, the NSW Liberal Party has elected Dominic Perottet as their new leader and, therefore, premier of NSW. Students from Redfield College march with the cross in Dural in 2008. Currently, the NSW government requires L plate drivers to prepare for their P plates with 120 hours of driving, including 20 hours of nighttime driving. Subscribe to the news that matters to you. If a person doesnt like that, thats fine, no ones sitting in judgment. Javier Echevarria, Bishop Prelate of Opus Dei, in Sydney on 05/08/2016. While Perrottet attended the Opus Dei school Redfield College and Oakhill College in North West Sydney, Yap attended the Maronite Catholic Chaminade High School in New York. His rapid rise in politics demonstrates that hes a sharp operator with serious political ambition. 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. Feb 1, 2023. Death penalty for leaving the faith. It emerged the troubled agency, set up by Mr Perrottet in 2015, had lost more than $3 billion despite cutting benefits to thousands of injured workers. The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the days most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up here. [10] He is the third oldest of 12 children. The school is an initiative of parents; thats the way it works.. The NSW premier is a former school captain of all-boys Redfield College, which along with sister school Tangara School for Girls, featured in a Four Corners program this week. Horror! 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. More than ever we need your help to keep this voice alive and thriving in the community. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. "I never experienced anything like that," Mr Perrottet told Sky News on Wednesday. Porn pusher Pete "plotted pollie putsch" . The timing is far from ideal, but Mr Perrottet has emphasised his "hope" and "optimism" about leading the state through uncharted waters. The names of Opus Dei directors and priests are available in official Catholic journals and Opus Dei's official bulletin, Romana. Faith why would that be Adrian? At the time, Perrottet declared he had nothing to disclose that could embarrass the Liberal Party. 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. 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. According to Opus Dei whistleblower and former priest, Vladimir Felzmann, Escriva remarked that Hitler had been badly treated by the world and he further declared that Hitler couldnt have been such a bad person. But many people like it, thats why they send their kids there. NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says he is not a member of the conservative Catholic group Opus Dei. 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. New Premier, Dominic Perrottet is closely affiliated with this extreme, conservative, secretive and politically influential, Catholic organisation. Dominic Perrottet says he never experienced a lesson involving an Opus . [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. 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. Authorised by Dominic Perrottet MP. He wanted support from his fellow councillors to take his motion to the Australian Local Government Association. 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. Perrottet's early statement that freedom is innate to us all and not a gift of government sounded promising. NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet has been named the state's next premier after Gladys Berejiklian dramatically stepped down on Friday.. [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. Near the end of Ballina Shire Council's last epic meeting, Cr Eoin Johnston put forward a motion to pursue the idea of tax deductible donations from the public to fund essential local council services. It's chaplain is an Opus Dei priest. [66], The Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party will refer Perrottet to the NSW Police Force regarding whether Perrottet disclosed wearing a Nazi uniform as fancy dress at his 21st birthday as part of his preselection bid. RT @Anthony_Klan: Explosive dossier details secretive operations of far-right "Christian" group tied to "missing" Liberal figures Jean-Claude Perrottet and Christian Ellis. 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 . Perrottet is not a member of the order. Eventually, Perrottet abandoned the Hawkesbury preselection, and he settled on his second-choice, the equally safe seat of Epping. Can the dogs of Chernobyl teach us new tricks when it comes to our own survival? We live in a predominantly Christian Country. He represented Castle Hill from 2011 to 2015 and Hawkesbury from 2015 to 2019. She has worked for the Australian Defence Force as a Public Relations Officer and as an Australian Federal Police Officer as well as a Federal Court Judge. What we take into the future is largely the result of what has happened here at Redfield, a young Mr Perrottet said in 2000, according to then-school principal Andrew Mullins. 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. "[51], In June 2022, the Perrottet government announced plans to fly the Aboriginal flag on the Sydney Harbour Bridge, at the cost of 25 million dollars. [57] Soon after, the resignation letter of the then-NSW Building Commissioner was released, blaming relations with Petinos for his decision. Most recently, Mr Perrottet has been one of the architects of the JobSaver program, and pushed back against the federal government when they scrapped JobKeeper benefits just as the Delta outbreak began to take hold in NSW. Australian emergency workers are heading to Vanuatu as the country battles through its second destructive cyclone in just days. Opus Dei is affiliated with the Catholic Church but its schools are independent and not part of the Catholic education system. She requested anonymity because her family members are involved with the community. 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 Opus Dei message is simple and has a very wide appeal: work, family life, and the events of each day present an opportunity for becoming close to Christ and making him known, he said. For example: The company was later revealed to have underpaid up to 52,000 workers by $80 million. 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. 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. Mr Perrottet has secured a deal that will see him become the state's 46th premier and Gladys Berejiklian's successor. The school has links to Opus Dei, a conservative Catholic prelature, but some say those ties . Uh however he is Catholic AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time), abc.net.au/news/meet-dominic-perrottet-will-be-next-nsw-remier/100510952. He also attended Redfield in years 9 and 10, and Oakhill College in years 7 and 8. [71] Perrottet is a conservative Catholic; he voted against decriminalising abortion in 2019 and voluntary euthanasia legislation in 2021. This all comes as NSW is set to embark on its COVID re-opening strategy, with restrictions easing from next week. A lot of emphasis is placed upon Perrottets religious views. "I believe in freedom, because it is only by exercising freedom that individuals can develop the habits of generosity, hard work, fairness and concern for others," he said. But the extent of Opus Deis hold over the schools and their communities is disputed and, according to some, overstated. 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. Stories about people you know told by people you trust. The NSW premier is a former school captain of all-boys Redfield College, which along with sister school Tangara School for Girls, featured in a Four Corners program this week. 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. 1. On 3 October 2021, following the resignation of Premier Gladys Berejiklian, Perrottet was nominated to run as NSW Liberal Party leader, with Stuart Ayres, the Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney, as his deputy. "That recovery package is in its final throes and it's pretty much finished. Honor killings. Opus Dei has increased in strength, and now controls the purse strings of the state, with Opus Dei member Dom Perrottet becoming Treasurer. It also has investigatory powers and, in the event it finds a school has failed to comply . 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. Explosive dossier sets scene for NSW poll battle. . 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. Pope John Paul II thought groups such as Opus Dei could be useful in re-secularising the West. But Mr Perrottet has never shied away from making hisfaith public. to become the states youngest premier on Tuesday. [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. Perrottet in-law runs "lobby group" named in probe. "I never experienced anything like that," Mr Perrottet told Sky News on Wednesday. The lines between the religious order of Opus Dei and the school are intentionally blurred, a former student who graduated from Tangara in the late 2000s said. Mr Perrottet has been a part of the crisis cabinet making the all-important decisions about managing COVID-19 and has committed to a strong job recovery. Byron Echo Print Archive (previous volume), Bluesfest cancels controversial Sticky Fingers shows, Young driver training initiative on offer by BYS, Election 2023 Lismore: Alex Rubin the Nationals, Tweed Seat candidates roundtable for neighbourhood centres. Two weeks ago, massage therapist, Anaiya Cooper suffered a major setback when her business went up in flames. Perrottets early statement that freedom is innate to us all and not a gift of government sounded promising. Mr Perrottet served as theMinister for Finance under former Premier Baird in 2014 and his portfolio was expanded to include property and innovation. Perrottet was educated at private schools Oakhill College in Castle Hill and Redfield College in Dural. [26] Later that day, Berejiklian was sworn in as New South Wales' second female Premier. [40] Perrottet also pushed the federal government to reinstate JobKeeper payments for Sydney residents in July 2021 as a new wave of infections was beginning. 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. It should be obvious to anyone with a brain that all faiths have extremist groups who choose to interpret their silly books in nasty and and repressive ways Islam Christianity and others. (The Premiers brother, Alex Perrottet, is dean of Warrane). The report highlighted the deteriorating financial position of the scheme, a fall in return to work rates and an increase in claim costs, including medical expenses. Bugga! [55] Controversy also came from Perrottet's perceived poor handling of the situation, reports that he told Barilaro to "go for it",[55] and allegations that he promised Transport Minister David Elliott a job outside of politics, some reports stating that he was offered the position of Governor. [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. The committee's chairman said "icare's decision and ambitious approach to implementing a new claims management model has also played a role, to the detriment of injured workers and the public". But Mr Perrottet has never . Economics is his game, having studied the discipline along with law at The University of Sydney. The links between members of the NSW Liberal Party and Opus Dei are out in the open again what will this mean for two NSW-based leader of the Liberals, now their shine has mostly worn off . 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The Echo is made possible by the support of all of our advertisers. 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.
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