But Mr Perrottet has never shied away from making hisfaith public. Mr Vella said parents who sent their children to its schools may be Opus Dei members but any overlap would be a personal interest in [Opus Deis] message. [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. 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 and Morrison are outside the religious mainstream. Does He stated opposition to "more social engineering, more welfare handouts more government spending and intervention in our lives". [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. . 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. Here's what you should know about NSW's new premier Dominic Perrottet Perrottet was educated at private schools Oakhill College in Castle Hill and Redfield College in Dural. The school is an initiative of parents; thats the way it works.. Economic reform is a phrase that keeps cropping up when discussing Perrottet. 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. The really interesting thing about Dominic Perrotett is hes a conservative, and hes a proud conservative, Patrick told Sky News host Sharri Markson. Reactions to Perrottet: some critics are more equal than others (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. EPPING NSW 2121. Reality check mate .. He opposed the decriminalisation of abortion, and marriage equality and intends to oppose voluntary euthanasia. 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. He added: "I think we need not worry too much about Mr Perrottet. Perottet laughed off the assumption and said it was for other people to judge, pressing the point that he would be a Premier for all peoples right across the state. Opus Dei is affiliated with the Catholic Church but its schools are independent and not part of the Catholic education system. 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. 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 is very bright with the right amount of experience and a commitment to economic reform, Howard said. [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. He would take students on excursions to NSW Parliament House and often invite politicians, business people and families to speak. Were working to restore it. Thats a very basic common message about Christianity.. 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. Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume. About this !! Religious study camps are often advertised in school newsletters and well-attended mass services are held daily by the schools Opus Dei chaplains. Perrottet 'blessed with great Opus Dei education' - Senior Opus Dei - The Klaxon His conversations with Prime Minister Scott Morrison were said to have been particularly heated during his repeated calls for JobKeeper to be reinstated. [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]. Subscribe to the news that matters to you. Catholicism and the Liberal Party Religion has *no* place in government! Subscribe now Just when we don't need to expect the Spanish Inquisition, out pops its wolf-in-sheep's clothing remake: Opus Dei. 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One is that Dominic Perrottet is ruled by the leftist Moderate faction and its unelected lobbyist-controllers, and has to do as he is told. "If you support stronger borders, you are not a racist. A. The ABC report aired claims a Tangara teacher showed students the knotted whip she and other celibate followers used on themselves. Contact Me. [35] icare was also accused of improperly handling private sector contracts. 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. "I think having a Christian faith is part of who I am and inspires me to make a difference wherever I go," he said. [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. The teacher denied the claim. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. [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. 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. 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. 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. Why Adrian? These contracts include some being awarded without a competitive tender to companies associated with Liberal Party figures, such as marketing firm IVE Group being awarded millions of dollars in contracts. 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. This is typical of right-wing sleight of hand. [72][43][73], In his maiden speech to New South Wales Parliament in 2011 he stated a belief in "exercising freedom [so] that individuals can develop the habits of generosity, hard work, fairness and concern for others". Growing up in West Pennant Hills in the Hills District of Sydney, Mr Perrottet was one of 13 children. Tag: Opus Dei. Tangara and Redfield were founded by the Parents for Education Foundation (PARED) in the 1980s and each have Opus Dei chaplains. [57] Soon after, the resignation letter of the then-NSW Building Commissioner was released, blaming relations with Petinos for his decision. Next week eh? [65], A poll found that 67% said the Nazi uniform scandal, won't make a difference to their vote, 20% said it would make then less likely to vote for the Liberal coalition and 8% said the scandal would make them more likely. 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. [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. The school's chaplain is an Opus Dei priest. Paul Collins, the church historian and former priest, is a Catholic of the liberal theology kind and not a theological conservative. [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. Please click below to contact my office. Dom Perrottet: Get to know your new Premier | Daily Telegraph Perrottet was active in student politics while studying commerce and law at the University of Sydney and campaigned for voluntary student unionism. Dominic Perrottet was born in 1982 to parents, father John Perrottet and mother whose name is unknown to date. 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Berejiklian and Barilaro out, but let's not celebrate yet I believe Adrian addresses this, you just dont read very well. If you want a plebiscite on same-sex marriage, you are not a homophobe.. Perrottet's early statement that freedom is innate to us all and not a gift of government sounded promising. A former Tangara student also claimed they were falsely taught pornography caused holes in the brain. People who still subscribe to *any* imaginary god need to find a brain. Rev. [50] The new law would see protesters who block rail, ports and roads jailed for 2 years and fined 22,000 dollars for "disruption. The interview also confirmed the premier was not a member of Opus Dei - unlike his parents. [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. [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 Information and Privacy Commission NSW found that icare had not publicly registered 422 contracts since 2015, each worth more than $150,000. 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. 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. Mr Perrottet wanted to be based in a seat closer to his home, and his decision sparked a civil war within Liberal ranks. He opposed the decriminalisation of abortion in NSW in 2019, saying that supporters of the law were on the wrong side of history.. Perrotett has also been forced to confront some problematic statements hes made in the past. Heres what you need to know. It couldnt have been more than four million. 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". Perrottet handed Castle Hill to Williams to run in Williams' equally safe seat of Hawkesbury. [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. [13], Perrottet was educated at private schools Oakhill College in Castle Hill and Redfield College in Dural. 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.