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. Dominic Perrottet was born in 1982 to parents, father John Perrottet and mother whose name is unknown to date. Perrottet handed Castle Hill to Williams to run in Williams' equally safe seat of Hawkesbury. [5][21][22], Following a redistribution of electoral boundaries, Perrottet traded seats with fellow Liberal Ray Williams for the 2015 state election. I believe that the family is the cornerstone, the nucleus, of our society. 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. Dr Mullins said Mr Perrottet and his peers would have been exposed to that message. A former Tangara student also claimed they were falsely taught pornography caused holes in the brain. What is the Role of the New South Wales Education Standards Authority? [34] Following the investigation, NSW's workers' compensation regulator State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) announced in August 2020 that it would be applying increased scrutiny to icare's 2020 financial audit. 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. [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. 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. 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. Instead of tolerance and embracing the Woke mantra of endorsing 'diversity and . Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. A Look Inside Opus Dei | ChristianToday Australia Reactions to Perrottet: some critics are more equal than others Perrottet 'blessed with great Opus Dei education' - Senior It couldnt have been more than four million. "I've been blessed with a great education that's given me significant opportunities in my life," Mr Perrottet said. And I think it has to be personal. If you want a plebiscite on same-sex marriage, you are not a homophobe.. "[54] Ayres resigned as a result from the fallout in early August 2022, being replaced as deputy Liberal leader by Treasurer Matt Kean. 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. [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. It was something he was forced to defend during his press conference, saying that he is a proud Christian and claiming that religion shouldnt be a barrier to political leadership, something of a co-opting of equality discourse often used in support of people very much unlike Perrottet. 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 favourite to replace Berejiklian after shock resignation - reddit Opus Dei. 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. I suppose its possible that there moderate and sensible interpretations of different faiths though wouldnt it great if everyone could just wake up to themselves and quit talking to voices in the sky and give up on the happy clapping . 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. 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. Part of the post read: "If you stand for free speech, you are not a bigot.". "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 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. List of members of Opus Dei - Wikipedia Members are encouraged to promote their faith through their professional work . However, Mr Perrottet . What it's focused on is stimulating the economy through Summer.". Funded by NSW Parliamentary Entitlements. Mr Perrottet is the founderof the Hills St Vincent De Paul Young Adults Program andand has served on The Hills Australia Day Committee. '[53], In late June 2022, controversy arose following the appointment of former Deputy Premier John Barilaro to a lucrative trade role. Contracts were found to have been awarded without competitive tender and the whole operation nearly collapsed due to opaque mismanagement. Seven Sundays of Saint Joseph. ", NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says he is not a member of the conservative Catholic group Opus Dei. 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. Horror! Johno Johnson, the [former] Labor president of the Legislative Council, he would always tell our students: join the political party of your choice. On social issues . The Australian Financial Reviews senior correspondent Aaron Patrick has said that Perrottet could lead a resurgence of proud hardline conservatism in mainstream Australian politics. 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. Be eroded by the left day by day [48] At 39 years of age, Perrottet became the youngest premier in New South Wales history, surpassing the previous record held by Nathan Rees, who was 40 when he first took office. Media "blind eye". The group came to the country in 1963 and was founded by Spanish Priest Josemaria Escrivita. 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. 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. The letters deadline forTheEchois noon Friday. Level 3 51 Rawson Street. The members of the CP Board will be suitably qualified or experienced in order to deal with these matters. Opus Dei is affiliated with the Catholic Church but its schools are independent and not part of the Catholic education system. New beginnings for Anaiya after the flames, Police raid unauthorised events in national parks, World Wildlife Day once its gone, its gone forever, Byron Shire Mayor, staff mute over Council court loss, Local concert series organiser hit with $5,000 fine. although thoses freedoms are slowly Perrotett said it was an honour and absolute privilege to be elected. How did it come to this. [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. Perrotett has also been forced to confront some problematic statements hes made in the past. He opposed the decriminalisation of abortion, and marriage equality and intends to oppose voluntary euthanasia. 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