[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. Subscribe now It couldnt have been more than four million. It doesnt take much investigation to realize how extreme are the precepts in that ideology. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP) 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. 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. 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. That was the description given of Perrottet by a journalist at his inaugural press conference on Tuesday. On welfare, Perrottet has been deeply critical, linking declining birth rates and rising rates of infertility to overspending on welfare payments. 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. Perrottet previously served as treasurer of New South Wales and deputy leader of the New South Wales Liberal Party from January 2017 to October 2021,[4] and is a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing the seat of Epping since the 2019 state election. Contact Me. And whats all this black humour about Gilead and the Handmaids Tale? Speeches. Yet the fact that Opus Dei seized control of the NSW Liberal Party's youth wing in 2004 just one year before Perrottet became its president has led many to believe the link can't be denied. Opus Dei is a small-but-powerful prelature of the Catholic Church, with about 650 Australian members. "[54] Ayres resigned as a result from the fallout in early August 2022, being replaced as deputy Liberal leader by Treasurer Matt Kean. you are not the only one that has taken 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. My partner drove while I conducted reconnaissance for that elusive parking spot. 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. (The Premiers brother, Alex Perrottet, is dean of Warrane). 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. ", "These are mainstream values that people should be free to articulate without fear of ridicule or persecution by the Left.". The schools proponents point out the mentoring program as well as comparatively lower private school fees relative to HSC results are an attractive prospect to families who may not be devout. Perrottet's school, attended two decades ago, was also highlighted, that ABC 'explainer' and other news sites initially claiming it was run by Opus Dei. [50] The new law would see protesters who block rail, ports and roads jailed for 2 years and fined 22,000 dollars for "disruption. Has it ever been truer than it is today that, He who pays the piper, calls the tune? Mr Perrottet graduated fromSydney University with degrees incommerce and lawand workedas a solicitor inbanking restructuring and insolvency law. '[53], In late June 2022, controversy arose following the appointment of former Deputy Premier John Barilaro to a lucrative trade role. During his press conference, Perrottet mentioned electric vehicles and climate change in response to a question, saying that he believes NSW is both nationally and internationally leading with its commitment to a 50 percent reduction in emissions by 2030. although thoses freedoms are slowly How will NSW change under his leadership? 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. 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. EPPING NSW 2121. No equal rights for women. Dr Mullins said Mr Perrottet and his peers would have been exposed to that message. In 2019, Mr Perrottet voted against decriminalising abortion. 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. 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. Perrottet told the Daily Telegraph he could not support a law that, he said, would stop the beating heart of an unborn child. Seven Sundays of Saint Joseph. When Perrottet says he supports fiscal conservatism, this is what he means. As it happens, Perrottet is not a member of Opus Dei. You cannot do good without striving to be good.". Alex Rubin has resigned from the military after a long career to contest the NSW seat of Lismore for the Nationals. His mentor Clarke is one of just a handful of order members in Australia and Redfield College was run by an Opus Dei chaplain. Advertisement. [74], Perrottet is married to Helen and has seven children. Storms threaten north-east United States after tearing through the south, leaving 10 dead, Canberra coach Ricky Stuart slams NRL, RLPA following further concussion controversy, 'How dare they': Possum Magic author hits out at 'ridiculous' Roald Dahl edits, 'Dastardly and heinous crime': Philippines governor killed at home by unknown gunmen, Vanuatu hit by two cyclones and twin earthquakes in two days, Emily was studying law when she had to go to court. "I've been blessed with a great education that's given me significant opportunities in my life," Mr Perrottet said. [42][43][44], Perrottet opposed his cabinet colleagues and the advice of NSW Health when they extended a COVID lockdown on 7 July 2021.[45]. The villainous albino monk Silas is an Opus Dei member and memorably wore a metal chain around his leg with sharp spikes facing inwards to mortify himself and remind him of the pain suffered by Christ. Nothing/ He also stated that traditionalism and libertarianism are both "vital and necessary strands of the fabric of conservative thought" and that the Liberal Party should embrace both. Honor killings. You have entered an incorrect email address! [71] Perrottet is a conservative Catholic; he voted against decriminalising abortion in 2019 and voluntary euthanasia legislation in 2021. But he said any relationship between the study centres and the schools which sometimes advertise the study centres and camps in their newsletters comes from a personal affiliation. The NSW premier is . 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. 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. P. (02) 9877 0266. This is typical of right-wing sleight of hand. . Opus Dei maintains lists of cooperators, who are not considered by Opus Dei to be . 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. The anti-Catholic criticisms and personal attacks on Dominic Perrottet before and after being appointed the NSW Premier reveal how dangerous and virulent secular critics are in denouncing Christianity and seeking to banish religion from the public square. [46][47] The changes were not endorsed by the NSW Chief Health Officer, who had warned that the changes came with increased risks but that it was ultimately a decision for the government. This may mean he faces more challenges in parliament than his moderatepredecessors Ms Berejiklian, Mike Baird and Barry O'Farrell. Like Ms Berejiklian, he was heavily involved in student politics and served as president of the NSW Young Liberals. The school's chaplain is an Opus Dei priest. Perrottet's early statement that freedom is innate to us all and not a gift of government sounded promising. News. Perrottet is properly neo-liberal in the economic sense. NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says he is not a member of the conservative Catholic group Opus Dei. He stated opposition to "more social engineering, more welfare handouts more government spending and intervention in our lives". But Mr Perrottet has never shied away from making hisfaith public. The interview also confirmed the premier was not a member of Opus Dei - unlike his parents. It is, in fact, a prelature of the Catholic Church. Part of the post read: "If you stand for free speech, you are not a bigot.". 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. We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. He would take students on excursions to NSW Parliament House and often invite politicians, business people and families to speak. Come on Adrian. Mr Perrottet has secured a deal that will see him become the state's 46th premier and Gladys Berejiklian's successor. Opus Dei is a Catholic organisation with around 85,000 members worldwide and about 500 members in the UK. She requested anonymity because her family members are involved with 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's office made a report to the NSW Education Standards Authority after the ABC contacted him about allegations aired in Monday's program. Mr Perrottet grew up in Sydney's West Pennant Hills, attending the Roman Catholic school Redfield College in Dural, which is run by Opus Dei priests. As Premier, Perrottet will have more than his one vote to influence conscience votes by Liberal MPs. 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. 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. 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. New Premier, Dominic Perrottet is closely affiliated with this extreme, conservative, secretive and politically influential, Catholic organisation. Victor Martinez, with the consent of Most. I think thats what attracts people to the school because they have those values in their family. [23] Perrottet was elected with 68 per cent of the two-party preferred vote. Lateline has reported that Opus Dei currently have 200,000 members worldwide and 500 members living in Australia and its investment is reported to be more than $300 million. He opposed the decriminalisation of abortion in NSW in 2019, saying that supporters of the law were on the wrong side of history.. Dominic Perrottet says he never experienced a lesson involving an Opus . 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. What is the PARED Catholic school where the Premier was educated? He represented Castle Hill from 2011 to 2015 and Hawkesbury from 2015 to 2019. Dont be timid. "Obviously, certain kids you have teachers who do wrong things in all schools from time to time.". The school is an initiative of parents; thats the way it works.. A NSW parliamentary inquiry into the scandal-plagued organisation was last year told the wife of former icare chief executive John Nagle was paid $800,000 over three years after being awarded a contract without a tender. He eventually backed down and instead was pre-selected for the seat of Epping, which he still holds. 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. Were working to restore it. His family ideals are fierce and he went on to have six of his own children with wife Helen. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has brushed aside Tania Plibersek's suggestion she would have become Labor leader in 2019 had she nominated for the role. [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. People should judge people on who they are and what they say, Perrottet said in his press conference, not on what they believe. Its World Wildlife Day and the United Nations is reminding us that this an opportunity to celebrate the many beautiful and varied forms of wild fauna and flora and to raise awareness of the multitude of benefits that their conservation provides to people. Bugga! Berejiklian is from the party's moderate wing, while Perrottet is from the conservative wing. The interview also confirmed the premier was not a member of Opus Dei - unlike his parents. [33], Perrottet's record as NSW Treasurer was marred by allegations that his department mismanaged the state's workers compensation scheme, icare. Opus Dei is affiliated with the Catholic Church but its schools are independent and not part of the Catholic education system. 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. 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. Helen is relatively private, with little information about her online. Perrottet handed Castle Hill to Williams to run in Williams' equally safe seat of Hawkesbury. Mr Perrottet is the founderof the Hills St Vincent De Paul Young Adults Program andand has served on The Hills Australia Day Committee. 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. [62], On 12 January 2023, Perrottet revealed that he had worn a Nazi uniform as fancy dress at his 21st birthday, apologising at a media conference after a cabinet minister was made aware of the incident. More than ever we need your help to keep this voice alive and thriving in the community. . "Obviously, certain kids you have teachers who do wrong things in all schools from time to time.". 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. [58] Allegations were also raised of potential interference between Petinos and removals of stop work orders placed on development company Coronation Property, a company employing Barilaro and implicated with links to gangs. However, Mr Perrottet . In 2011, at age 28, Mr Perrottet won the very safe Liberal seat of Castle Hill but in 2015 successfully stood for the electorate of Hawkesbury. [14] He went on to work as a commercial lawyer for Henry Davis York in the areas of banking restructuring and insolvency law. Perrottet's long-assumed ties to Opus Dei also came from being mentored by the ultra-right-wing former Liberal powerbroker David Clarke, whose wife . 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 . 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. He added: "I think we need not worry too much about Mr Perrottet. "A complaint against the schools in that program had never been made to that independent authority or the education minister's office," he said. 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. 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. It is impossible, however, to describe his response or that of NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet as responsible, measured, or evidence-based. 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". They established Tangara School for Girls in 1982, followed by brother school Redfield in 1986. We know a lot about what Perrottet believes and much about what he has previously done and said. Javier Echevarria, Bishop Prelate of Opus Dei, in Sydney on 05/08/2016. [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. Thats a very basic common message about Christianity.. [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. NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet has been named the state's next premier after Gladys Berejiklian dramatically stepped down on Friday.. A former Tangara student also claimed they were falsely taught pornography caused holes in the brain. Two other schools boys school Wollemi College and Montgrove School for Girls were founded in western Sydney several years later. Perrottets early statement that freedom is innate to us all and not a gift of government sounded promising. 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. [16] Clarke battled against Alex Hawke, Federal Member for Mitchell, to gain control of preselections. The publication of letters is at the discretion of the letterseditor. To the general public it is somewhat shadowy, and to . 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