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Essendon chief opens up on controversial church

‘I have different views’: Essendon chief opens up on controversial church

Essendon chief executive Andrew Thorburn admits the church of which he is chairman has views which are offensive and upsetting to some, but insists his business record shows he is welcoming and endorses diversity.

Thorburn has taken charge of the Bombers at the end of a tumultuous season for the club, but his appointment has also generated unwanted headlines, primarily because of his involvement with The City on a Hill church movement.

The former NAB chief executive plays a key role in a church which, in a sermon…

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