Movement for the Defence of Government Schools

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Full name of organisation
Movement for the Defence of Government Schools
Organisation type
Community Group
Short description
The Movement for the Defence of Government Schools (MDGS), also known as "DOGS," is an Australian advocacy group established in the 1960s. The group promotes secularism in public education and the separation of church and state. MDGS opposes government funding for private and religious schools, advocating for public funds to be allocated solely to public education. Through advocacy, legal challenges, and public awareness campaigns, MDGS aims to preserve and strengthen Australia's public education system, emphasizing principles of secularism and equitable access to education.
Start date
1966
Group affiliation(s)
Education
Key issues
Secularism
Education

Linked resources

Items with "Community Submissions: Movement for the Defence of Government Schools"
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The Karmel Report 1973 PolicyInquiry