National Civic Council

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Full name of organisation: National Civic Council
Organisation type: Community Group
Short description: The National Civic Council (NCC), founded by B. A. Santamaria in 1941, emerged to counter the influence of communism within trade unions and the Australian Labor Party (ALP) during a time of economic instability. Rooted in Christian Social Teaching, the NCC's key principles include:

Upholding individual dignity.
Recognizing the family as society's fundamental unit.
Promoting patriotism.
Advocating decentralization of power.
Emphasizing Judeo-Christian virtues.
In the 1960s, the NCC responded to the challenges posed by Marxism and Libertarianism. Santamaria's 1973 paper "Philosophies in Collision" highlighted the importance of prevailing philosophies in shaping society.

The NCC operates as a grassroots organization focused on intellectual debate to influence policy. It conducts research, engages through various media channels, and supports local activist groups and expert panels. The NCC also participates in public discourse, government inquiries, lobbying, and offers training programs and events to support its mission of fostering a just and equitable society.
Start date: 1941
People involved: Santamaria, B.A. (Mr)
Related groups: Australian Family Association
URLs: https://ncc.org.au/; https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/262525895?searchTerm=%22National%20Civic%20Council%22; https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/107087204?searchTerm=%22National%20Civic%20Council%22
Group affiliation(s): Conservative
Key issues: Christianity

Media: ncc.jpeg

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