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Bombers apologise to former CEO Thorburn

Essendon have apologised to former NAB boss Andrew Thorburn after he lasted just one day as Bombers chief executive due to his church role.

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‘It’s awakened a consciousness in me’: Collingwood urges AFL clubs to conduct racism reviews

Magpies implement 14 recommendations of Do Better review with four in progress as president Jeff Browne says new systems will build inclusive club

The Guardian - AU

Bombers appoint Eagles' Vozzo as CEO

Essendon have chosen West Coast administrator Craig Vozzo as their new chief executive following the disastrous one-day appointment of Andrew Thorburn.

AAP

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How a stupid comment by this wealthy old man 40 years ago is still a lesson for us all

Does Gina Rinehart have to make amends for the abhorrent statements of her father? Absolutely, but this is a question for every one of us.

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Bombers say football program lacked unity

Essendon have released more details of the review into the troubled AFL club, acknowledging the players lack fitness and the football department lacks unity.

AAP

Tasmania's Catholic Archbishop Julian Porteous likens St Marys scripture reading furore to Thorburn AFL religion row

The recent pushback over a planned scripture reading at a girls school is just like the forcing out of Essendon's Andrew Thorburn — both examples of "society becoming increasingly hostile to Christian beliefs", Tasmania's Catholic leader says.

ABC News

Former minister courts AFL controversy

Liberal frontbencher Dan Tehan has suggested AFL coaches Alistair Clarkson and Chris Fagan and former Essendon CEO Andrew Thorburn have been treated unfairly.

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Bombers CEO saga no concern for AFLW side

Bonnie Toogood was more interested in dealing with the fallout from Essendon's AFLW loss to the Brisbane Lions than a CEO saga that was out of her control.

AAP

Rebels with a cause: Extinction Rebellion masters the art of protesting

It’s a fight to save the planet and a ‘noble goal’ that should be applauded, Crikey readers say

Crikey

How Essendon and AGL entrench incumbent directors — and all that goes with them

Though from different realms, both companies deploy similar tactics to retain old directors and stonewall the new.

Crikey

Essendon v church: how Andrew Thorburn fell from AFL grace

The club thought it was starting the week on a high. It took less than a day for all that to change

The Guardian - AU

The Ferguson Report: Reserve Bank claims banking is ‘perfectly normal, everybody does it’

After the sixth rate rise, a reserved banker said, "We have to stop meetings like this." Here are Ferguson’s takes on the week’s headlines.

The New Daily

Legal opinions split on whether Andrew Thorburn could argue discrimination over Essendon resignation

One lawyer says the matter contrasts with Israel Folau’s sacking, as views weren’t actually expressed

The Guardian - AU

‘That’s my Catholicism’: Daniel Andrews embarks on theological debate with archbishop over Essendon furore

Victoria’s premier denies he stirred division in the community following appointment of Andrew Thorburn

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Anglican Archbishop Philip Freier accuses Essendon of 'panic' over Andrew Thorburn appointment

The Anglican Archbishop for Melbourne warns organisations not to make a "knee-jerk response" to issues involving religious beliefs.

Crikey

Taxing cuts

Liberal Bridget Archer has told the government it’s okay to consider dropping the stage three tax cuts, and Victorian MP Tim Smith is claiming a $400-a-week parliamentary car allowance even though he’s been banned from driving.

The New Daily

A conflict in values between the club and a church at heart of Essendon saga

Let’s get one thing straight. Andrew Thorburn did not lose his job at Essendon because of his religious views.

AAP

Anglican bishop lashes Thorburn AFL exit

The resignation of Andrew Thorburn as Essendon AFL chief executive after 24 hours in the role constitutes religious discrimination, the opposition leader says.

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The Guardian - AU

Ex-Essendon CEO Andrew Thorburn says linking faith and employment a ‘dangerous idea’

Thorburn, who resigned over links to church that condemns homosexuality, fears example will ‘reduce tolerance for others and diversity of thought’

The Guardian - AU

Andrew Thorburn had to choose between Essendon and his church – their values cannot be reconciled

Nobody said Thorburn could not hold a leadership position in society, he just couldn’t be CEO of a pro-LGBTQI+ football club

Reuters

Australian Rules-Essendon CEO quits after one day in the job over church links

Andrew Thorburn resigned as chief executive of Australian Football League club Essendon a day after his appointment following an immediate backlash over his links to a church that expressed opposition to homosexuality and abortion.

AAP

Ex-Dons boss blasts AFL club's leadership

Paul Little says Essendon's bungled CEO appointment process is just one of a number of issues that are negatively affecting the AFL club.

Crikey

Where was Andrew Thorburn’s Christian faith when he was NAB’s CEO?

If Essendon’s now former CEO is so concerned about the importance of personal religious faith in public life, it’s strange the bank he ran committed so many crimes against its customers.

ABC News

Former Essendon chair Paul Little says AFL club is making 'too many' mistakes, following Andrew Thorburn resignation

Andrew Thorburn resigned his position as Essendon chief executive on Tuesday, after revelations he was the chair of a church that had articles against abortion and homosexuality on its website.

Crikey

Bull from a China shop

China used the riots in Honiara last year to stir hostility among Solomon Islanders against Australia and the United States, and Essendon Football Club is once again without a CEO after Andrew Thorburn quit after 30 hours on the job.

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