"I've been blessed with a great education that's given me significant opportunities in my life," Mr Perrottet said. 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. . [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. Victor Martinez, with the consent of Most. View policy.We respect your privacy; unsubscribe at any time. 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. Berejiklian is from the party's moderate wing, while Perrottet is from the conservative wing. Parents are invited into that process once a term. NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says he is not a member of the conservative Catholic group Opus Dei. 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 secured a deal that will see him become the state's 46th premier and Gladys Berejiklian's successor. A proposal for an annual rodeo at the council-managed Les Burger Sports Field, Cabarita Beach came to Tweed Shire Council meeting yesterday. He is a Liberal, which in Australia means a conservative, and faces a tough election in March. [76], "Perrottet" redirects here. 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On social issues . As it happens, Perrottet is not a member of Opus Dei. 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. Dominic Perrottet was born in 1982 to parents, father John Perrottet and mother whose name is unknown to date. Letters longer than 200 words may be cut. It is, in fact, a prelature of the Catholic Church. To extreme ? 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The Australian Financial Reviews senior correspondent Aaron Patrick has said that Perrottet could lead a resurgence of proud hardline conservatism in mainstream Australian politics. 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 . 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 opposed the decriminalisation of abortion, and marriage equality and intends to oppose voluntary euthanasia. He was educated at Redfield and his parents are members of Opus Dei*. Housing policies favour the rich and leave first home buyers high and dry. Epping Electorate. Today thousands of Australias most dedicated and hard-working volunteers will be on deck to let you know more about what Lions Australia does. 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 . Religion has *no* place in government! "If you want a plebiscite on same sex marriage, you are not a homophobe. The NSW premier is . 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 . . Subscribe now A. Like Ms Berejiklian, he was heavily involved in student politics and served as president of the NSW Young Liberals. . the author is a member of Opus Dei. Sticky Fingers is no longer on the bill. [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. '[53], In late June 2022, controversy arose following the appointment of former Deputy Premier John Barilaro to a lucrative trade role. He grew up in West Pennant Hills, Sydney, a lovely suburb known for its luxurious houses and properties. Come on Adrian. 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. [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. Vince my cat would not find your assessment of the matter particularly edifying Vincent. Mr Perrottet wanted to be based in a seat closer to his home, and his decision sparked a civil war within Liberal ranks. This is a man who believes in family, believes in traditional values, and believes in small government. It's chaplain is an Opus Dei priest. The timing is far from ideal, but Mr Perrottet has emphasised his "hope" and "optimism" about leading the state through uncharted waters. Opus Dei is a small-but-powerful prelature of the Catholic Church, with about 650 Australian members. The very best of TheLatch delivered straight to your inbox. A lot of emphasis is placed upon Perrottets religious views. [14] He went on to work as a commercial lawyer for Henry Davis York in the areas of banking restructuring and insolvency law. A staunch Catholic, Perrottet has denied being a member of Opus Dei an organization best known to the world as the villains from The Da Vinci Code. Opus Dei. The school's chaplain is an Opus Dei priest. Tangara and Redfield were founded by the Parents for Education Foundation (PARED) in the 1980s and each have Opus Dei chaplains. Dominic Perrottet says he never experienced a lesson involving an Opus . [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. 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. As your local member I may be able to help you with a range of issues including education, health, roads and transport. "I believe that these habits have made our country great and are ultimately the foundation for the pursuit of the good life. 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. [6][7][8], Perrottet was born in 1982,[9] and raised in West Pennant Hills, Sydney. This is typical of right-wing sleight of hand. Mr Perrottet who also won his schools English prize and major athletic shield for his middle distance running went on to become the states youngest premier on Tuesday. 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. 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. 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. be subjected to the same Views? [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. The interview also confirmed the premier was not a member of Opus Dei - unlike his parents. NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says he is not a member of the conservative Catholic group Opus Dei. Opus Dei is a Catholic organisation with around 85,000 members worldwide and about 500 members in the UK. His younger brother Jean Claude, who attended Warrane, is the Young Liberals secretary. 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. being a conservative Catholic associated with the Opus Dei . 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. 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. NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says he is not a member of the conservative Catholic group Opus Dei. People should judge people on who they are and what they say, Perrottet said in his press conference, not on what they believe. He also attended Redfield in years 9 and 10, and Oakhill College in years 7 and 8. He stated opposition to "more social engineering, more welfare handouts more government spending and intervention in our lives". Authorised by Dominic Perrottet MP. Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume. 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. More than ever we need your help to keep this voice alive and thriving in the community. 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 . 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. And whats all this black humour about Gilead and the Handmaids Tale? [10] He is the third oldest of 12 children. 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. 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. He added: "I think we need not worry too much about Mr Perrottet. "If you question man-made climate change, you are not a sceptic. At the age of just 39, he is the youngest premier the state has ever seen. Whether NSW or the country at large will judge his actions to come favourably in light of this understanding remains to be seen. Perrottet's family were members of the Catholic prelature, Opus Dei. 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. Opus Dei has increased in strength, and now controls the purse strings of the state, with Opus Dei member Dom Perrottet becoming Treasurer. 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. 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 opposed the decriminalisation of abortion in NSW in 2019, saying that supporters of the law were on the wrong side of history.. 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. The Ukraine war may be a battle for the global order but whose rules are we fighting for? [63][64] Rumours circulated that a photo of Perrottet and the uniform had been uncovered, but Perrottet denied any knowledge of the photograph and stated that his parents explained to him why the costume was inappropriate the day after the party. Perrottet was educated at private schools Oakhill College in Castle Hill and Redfield College in Dural. 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. Helen is relatively private, with little information about her online. This all comes as NSW is set to embark on its COVID re-opening strategy, with restrictions easing from next week. NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet has been named the state's next premier after Gladys Berejiklian dramatically stepped down on Friday.. He said it was important all schools followed the official curriculum. Under the Education Act 1990 (NSW) ('the Act'), NESA is responsible for monitoring the compliance of non-government schools with the requirements of the Act, including those relating to curriculum, assessment, school registration and teacher standards. The interview also confirmed the premier was not a member of Opus Dei - unlike his parents. "A complaint against the schools in that program had never been made to that independent authority or the education minister's office," he said. And I think it has to be personal. 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. Javier Echevarria, Bishop Prelate of Opus Dei, in Sydney on 05/08/2016. As a child he attended the Catholic school Redfield College in Dural, where the school's chaplain was an Opus Dei priest. It is impossible, however, to describe his response or that of NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet as responsible, measured, or evidence-based. Perrottet is a Catholic. 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. 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. P. (02) 9877 0266. He eventually backed down and instead was pre-selected for the seat of Epping, which he still holds. Perrottet told the Daily Telegraph he could not support a law that, he said, would stop the beating heart of an unborn child. Economics is his game, having studied the discipline along with law at The University of Sydney. Religious study camps are often advertised in school newsletters and well-attended mass services are held daily by the schools Opus Dei chaplains. Dominic Perrottet Parents Nationality. Two weeks ago, massage therapist, Anaiya Cooper suffered a major setback when her business went up in flames. Contracts were found to have been awarded without competitive tender and the whole operation nearly collapsed due to opaque mismanagement. As Perrottets name surfaced as the likely successor to Berejiklian, so too did a Facebook post he had made in 2016, calling the election of Donald Trump a a victory for people who have been taken for granted by the elites. Seven Sundays of Saint Joseph. you are not the only one that has taken As a boy, he attended Catholic school Redfield College which has a Opus Dei priest as it's chaplain but Mr Perrottet is not a member of the order. The question speaks to the discomfort that many find themselves in, being led by a right-wing conservative man with a questionable history of cultural values. Our first response as a community should be to help, not to harm, and to comfort, value and support both mother and child, Perrotett said. 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. Perrottet's early statement that freedom is innate to us all and not a gift of government sounded promising. to become the states youngest premier on Tuesday. So, who exactly is Dominic Perrottet? Although Perrottet has denied being a part of the organisation, he cant seem to shake the characterisation of a religious zealot. That is until Finance Minister, Opus Dei Catholic and former board member of the CMCT, Damien Tudehope, demanded Treasury . Born in 1982 in Sydneys upper-class North-Western Pennant Hills district, Perrottets father is a career World Bank employee. Paul Collits. "That recovery package is in its final throes and it's pretty much finished. That was the description given of Perrottet by a journalist at his inaugural press conference on Tuesday. The most conservative Premier NSW has seen since World War II. Dr Mullins, Redfields longest-serving headmaster, accepted religion was very integrated in the school. The schools affiliated with Opus Dei are Independent schools that run outside the Catholic . As we approached this years Bluesfest, controversy arose as two acts pulled out of the event after discovering Sticky Fingers was also playing. If a person doesnt like that, thats fine, no ones sitting in judgment. Its no secret that Perrottet comes from the conservative right of the Liberal Party and its impossible to understand the man without reference to his deeply-held Catholic views more on this later. Bugga! Mr Perrottet is the founderof the Hills St Vincent De Paul Young Adults Program andand has served on The Hills Australia Day Committee. The members of the CP Board will be suitably qualified or experienced in order to deal with these matters. New Premier, Dominic Perrottet is closely affiliated with this extreme, conservative, secretive and politically influential, Catholic organisation. A former Tangara student also claimed they were falsely taught pornography caused holes in the brain. Subscribe to the news that matters to you. 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. although thoses freedoms are slowly The point was to depict Opus Dei as some kind of extremist Catholic religious order. There are a number of potential explanations for an allegedly conservative NSW Premier presiding over a government that isn't remotely conservative. Our site uses cookies. This may mean he faces more challenges in parliament than his moderatepredecessors Ms Berejiklian, Mike Baird and Barry O'Farrell. 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 Perrottet is not a member of the order. Media "blind eye". 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. 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. He wanted support from his fellow councillors to take his motion to the Australian Local Government Association. Read more stories fromThe Latchand subscribe to ouremail newsletter. EPPING NSW 2121. [68][69] Previously backed to be Premier of NSW by conservative former Prime Minister John Howard,[70] Perrottet was described by the Australian Financial Review as the "great hope in Australia for political conservatives". . It also has investigatory powers and, in the event it finds a school has failed to comply . 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 .