"I've been blessed with a great education that's given me significant opportunities in my life," Mr Perrottet said. Subscribe to the news that matters to you. 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. Opus Dei is recognised as part of the Catholic Church, and has historically been accused of secrecy, elitism and misogyny. The teacher denied the claim. Meet Dom Perrottet the conservative Catholic and father-of-six who will be NSW's next Premier. View policy.We respect your privacy; unsubscribe at any time. 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 . Like Ms Berejiklian, he was heavily involved in student politics and served as president of the NSW Young Liberals. you are not the only one that has taken The Information and Privacy Commission NSW found that icare had not publicly registered 422 contracts since 2015, each worth more than $150,000. 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. 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. [71] Perrottet is a conservative Catholic; he voted against decriminalising abortion in 2019 and voluntary euthanasia legislation in 2021. They were depicted pretty poorly in Dan Browns blockbuster The Da Vinci Code. Exception to the New Premiers That implies we have inalienable rights, beyond the prerogative of government to deny, to exercise choices for our own lives, provided they do not trespass on the rights of others. After leaving school I visited Santa Teresa, a small Aboriginal . The members of the CP Board will be suitably qualified or experienced in order to deal with these matters. 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. "I never experienced anything like that," Mr Perrottet told Sky News on Wednesday. This is a man who believes in family, believes in traditional values, and believes in small government. That is until Finance Minister, Opus Dei Catholic and former board member of the CMCT, Damien Tudehope, demanded Treasury . The interview also confirmed the premier was not a member of Opus Dei - unlike his parents. NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet once credited his school, Redfield College, with shaping his future path. Definitely, the operations are different, Mr Vella said. An earlier version of this article stated Dominic Perrottet attended Redfield high school in years 11 and 12. "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 . 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. [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. The chaplains involvement at school includes leading mass, confession or offering students spiritual guidance. Does Adrian have a crack at them? The most conservative Premier NSW has seen since World War II. Tangara and Redfield are sibling schools both run by PARED, which emphasises parents role in their childrens education. 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. [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. The school's chaplain is an Opus Dei priest. Country with freedom of speech 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. Opus Dei is affiliated with the Catholic Church but its schools are independent and not part of the Catholic education system. Perrottet was active in student politics while studying commerce and law at the University of Sydney and campaigned for voluntary student unionism. Read more stories fromThe Latchand subscribe to ouremail newsletter. Perrottet is not a member of the order, which is known for its . 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. He has described what he sees as the almost religious devotion of the political left to climate change, as an example of gratuitous waste and stated that while he believes in the science of climate change, that action should not demonise coal. People should judge people on who they are and what they say, Perrottet said in his press conference, not on what they believe. This is a list of prominent Opus Dei members.It is intended to include people whose membership in Opus Dei is documented in published sources, and therefore a matter of public record.. [39], Perrottet advocated strongly for business activity in the face of lockdowns and advice from health officials. "I am a strong believer in parental choice when it comes to education.". You cannot do good without striving to be good.". For those who were connected to Opus Dei, normally their parents were supernumeraries, or married members. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS), Join us for bounce down for lunch with AFLs game changer Gillon McLachlan, SpaceX crew docks with International Space Station, MASSIVE update to gripping Netflix Murdaugh murders case, You can rehome a puppy: Child-free Perth influencer, West Australian Newspapers Limited 2023. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS) 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. Be eroded by the left day by day Explosive dossier sets scene for NSW poll battle. But When appointed to the cabinet position, the portfolio was called: Minister for Finance and Services. He has experience in running economic experiments along these lines. Two weeks ago, massage therapist, Anaiya Cooper suffered a major setback when her business went up in flames. But many people like it, thats why they send their kids there. Mr Perrottet is the founderof the Hills St Vincent De Paul Young Adults Program andand has served on The Hills Australia Day Committee. A statutory review by the NSW Government was released on the same day, with the reviewer the Hon Robert McDougall QC saying execution of the program was "sloppy" and "the result of these shortcomings was that procurements for the [Nominal Insurer] often involving very large sums of money were conducted on an opaque basis". 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. At the 2016 census declared christians were down too 52.2% of the AU population. This may mean he faces more challenges in parliament than his moderatepredecessors Ms Berejiklian, Mike Baird and Barry O'Farrell. But the extent of Opus Deis hold over the schools and their communities is disputed and, according to some, overstated. "What we want to make sure is that we continue to focus on the people of our state who are going through a difficult time," he said. Not by much and probably not for much longer. For other people with the name, see, Premier of New South Wales (2021present). She requested anonymity because her family members are involved with the community. Its a tumultuous time in NSW state politics, with the surprise resignation of Deputy Premier John Barillaro on Monday, just days after the resignation of the Premier. There are a number of potential explanations for an allegedly conservative NSW Premier presiding over a government that isn't remotely conservative. At the age of just 39, he is the youngest premier the state has ever seen. 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. [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. A long-standing tradition in the Church is to prepare for the feast of Saint Joseph by dedicating the seven Sundays before March 19 to Saint Joseph, in memory of his seven sorrows and joys. To extreme ? Perrottet has been both the NSW Treasurer and Deputy Leader of the Liberals under Gladys Berejiklian since 2017. . His rapid rise in politics demonstrates that hes a sharp operator with serious political ambition. Uh however he is Catholic 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. 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. More than ever we need your help to keep this voice alive and thriving in the community. He stated opposition to "more social engineering, more welfare handouts more government spending and intervention in our lives". A former Tangara student also claimed they were falsely taught pornography caused holes in the brain. 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 . 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. Has it ever been truer than it is today that, He who pays the piper, calls the tune? 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 . [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]. although thoses freedoms are slowly . What this means is a conservative reform of the economy. On social issues . Sticky Fingers is no longer on the bill. 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. 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. 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. 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. ", "These are mainstream values that people should be free to articulate without fear of ridicule or persecution by the Left.". The NSW state election is not for another 18 months, but politicians are always looking ahead and in NSW, they will be keen to steady the ship. 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. [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. There will be no cabinet reshuffle until NSW has worked its way through its re-opening says incoming Premier Dominic Perrottet. The really interesting thing about Dominic Perrotett is hes a conservative, and hes a proud conservative, Patrick told Sky News host Sharri Markson. Perrottet is not a member of Opus Dei, but has been open about his faith: "I think having a Christian faith is part of who I am and inspires me to make a difference wherever I go," he said . -AAP Image. The pair have six children together, five daughters and a son and family appears to be a strong focus of Dominics, both his own and the concept in political policy. and as for the same sex marriage plebiscite Adrian need i remind you that 5 million voted against are they A former Tangara student also claimed they were falsely taught pornography caused holes in the brain. Tangara and Redfield were founded by the Parents for Education Foundation (PARED) in the 1980s and each have Opus Dei chaplains. He assumed office on 5 October 2021 following the resignation of Gladys Berejiklian. Can the dogs of Chernobyl teach us new tricks when it comes to our own survival? It is, in fact, a prelature of the Catholic Church. It is the result of a team effort, now it is up to us. She now works in employment law and is apparently a skilled dancer. At the time, Perrottet declared he had nothing to disclose that could embarrass the Liberal Party. We know a lot about what Perrottet believes and much about what he has previously done and said.