Be eroded by the left day by day 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. 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. Finance Minister Dominic Perrottet is the faction's . A former Tangara student also claimed they were falsely taught pornography caused holes in the brain. Parents are invited into that process once a term. Ties to Opus Dei sect. 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. [39], Perrottet advocated strongly for business activity in the face of lockdowns and advice from health officials. The PARED board, which runs the schools, is made up of mostly current and former parents. Alex Rubin has resigned from the military after a long career to contest the NSW seat of Lismore for the Nationals. There are a number of potential explanations for an allegedly conservative NSW Premier presiding over a government that isn't remotely conservative. [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. 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 . He opposed the decriminalisation of abortion, and marriage equality and intends to oppose voluntary euthanasia. Mr Perrottet has secured a deal that will see him become the state's 46th premier and Gladys Berejiklian's successor. Energy Minister Anthony Roberts has emerged as the new leader of the hard Right, replacing the Opus Dei-linked upper house MP David Clarke. Gladys Berejiklian resignation: Dominic Perrottet and Rob Stokes Come on Adrian. [74], Perrottet is married to Helen and has seven children. Opus Dei has increased in strength, and now controls the purse strings of the state, with Opus Dei member Dom Perrottet becoming Treasurer. At the time, Perrottet declared he had nothing to disclose that could embarrass the Liberal Party. (The Premiers brother, Alex Perrottet, is dean of Warrane). 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. . Subscribe to the news that matters to you. Opus dei is a repressive organisation just look into it. What is the Role of the New South Wales Education Standards Authority? Students at private Sydney school linked to Opus Dei told that Authorised by Dominic Perrottet MP. 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 . 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. Education standards authority board member speaks out in support of 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. "The ABC couldn't resist religion on this topic either, highlighting Perrottet's religious beliefs and saying he belonged to Catholic group Opus Dei which it described as a 'sect' of all . being a conservative Catholic associated with the Opus Dei . 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 His mentor Clarke is one of just a handful of order members in Australia and Redfield College was run by an Opus Dei chaplain. So, who exactly is Dominic Perrottet? The ABC report aired claims a Tangara teacher showed students the knotted whip she and other celibate followers used on themselves. . Economic reform is a phrase that keeps cropping up when discussing Perrottet. Perrottet is not a member of the order, which is known for its . Board member of education regulator praises Opus Dei-aligned schools Far fewer know their real story, Anna called police to report an assault, but they took out a family violence order against her. 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 live in the most tolerant country almost anywhere in theworld and we respect people who practice faith, who don't practice faith," he said. [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. (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. Is Premier Perrettet a far-right puppet, or the puppet master? The Ukraine war may be a battle for the global order but whose rules are we fighting for? 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. To ensure the speediest handling of messages, please select the correct address. Epping Electorate. Paul Collins, the church historian and former priest, is a Catholic of the liberal theology kind and not a theological conservative. He is one of 12 children from a family of religious Catholics. 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. [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. Vince my cat would not find your assessment of the matter particularly edifying Vincent. Like Ms Berejiklian, he was heavily involved in student politics and served as president of the NSW Young Liberals. Conservative warrior, economic reformer, premier? Meet Dominic "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 Perrottet's office made a report to the NSW Education Standards Authority after the ABC contacted him about allegations aired in Monday's program. Reactions to Perrottet: some critics are more equal than others Today thousands of Australias most dedicated and hard-working volunteers will be on deck to let you know more about what Lions Australia does. And I think it has to be personal. Dominic Perrottet has won the race to become the next Premier of New South Wales, so what does this mean for the state? It's chaplain is an Opus Dei priest. The teacher denied the claim. Members are encouraged to promote their faith through their professional work . 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. As it happens, Perrottet is not a member of Opus Dei. "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. 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. Marriage of as many as four wives. [71] Perrottet is a conservative Catholic; he voted against decriminalising abortion in 2019 and voluntary euthanasia legislation in 2021. [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. "I've been blessed with a great education that's given me significant opportunities in my life," Mr Perrottet said. Just when we dont need to expect the Spanish Inquisition, out pops its wolf-in-sheeps clothing remake: Opus Dei. Economics is his game, having studied the discipline along with law at The University of Sydney. [37][38], In April 2021, NSW Parliament's Law and Justice Committee tabled its 2020 review of the Workers' Compensation Scheme. What did Edward Yap have to offer and why is icare paying for it? 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. 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. Perrottet 'blessed with great Opus Dei education' | Goulburn Post 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. 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. The following paraphrases Wikipedia: Opus Dei supported repressive, right-wing regimes including Franco and Pinochet. "If you want a plebiscite on same sex marriage, you are not a homophobe. Born in 1982 in Sydneys upper-class North-Western Pennant Hills district, Perrottets father is a career World Bank employee. In his inaugural speech to parliament in 2011, he said he would lead based on the four ideals of sacrifice, generosity, freedom and opportunity. After leaving school I visited Santa Teresa, a small Aboriginal . 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. 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. 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. We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. But many people like it, thats why they send their kids there. But Perrottet is not a member of the order. [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. The school's chaplain is an Opus Dei priest. One the biggest issue facing the planet right now no, not that one, the other one Perrottet has been less than encouraging. EPPING NSW 2121. King Charles Is a Slept-On Climate Activist, But Could He Actually Make a Difference? For example: Bugga! It was a fatal error driving half a kilometre into Mullumbimby to pick up a carton of milk. 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. Speeches. Perrottets early statement that freedom is innate to us all and not a gift of government sounded promising. 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. He would take students on excursions to NSW Parliament House and often invite politicians, business people and families to speak. "I am a strong believer in parental choice when it comes to education.". 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. In 2019, Mr Perrottet voted against decriminalising abortion. Dr Mullins said Mr Perrottet and his peers would have been exposed to that message.