Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says no person should be discriminated against because of their religious views and that Andrew Thorburn should never have been forced to resign as Essendon CEO.
Mr Thorburn sensationally stepped down from the role as Essendon CEO just one day after it was announced following significant criticism levelled against his links to a christian church.
Stream more Australian news with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2022 “I do sometimes disagree with things I hear in church - but I believe strongly in the right of people to say them, especially when taken in context.” “I’m very deeply concerned, about the development in relation to this Essendon situation and the dismissal, frankly, should be reversed and Mr Thorburn should be reappointed to his position.”
“The views that have been expressed by a pastor at this church in relation to gay people, or to the issue of abortion – they’re an abomination and I condemn those points that have been made by that particular pastor,” he said. He was also reportedly unaware of the views expressed in the 2013 sermon which raised the controversial topics in question and clarified that he did not hold those views personally.
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