Synopsis
The Australian Council for the Defence of Government Schools (DOGS) looks at public education and separation of church and state.
Episodes
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Religious Freedom/Discrimination bill debate
12/10/2019ABC Press Club debate on religious freedom/discrimination bill as opposition to the bill grows. Featured audio from Press Club Debate with Martin Iles (Australian Christian Lobby) and Fiona Patten (Ambassador of National Secular Lobby)Full debate available at -http://iview.abc.net.au/show/national-press-club-address Great Styate School of the wek- Telopea Park K-12www.adogs.info
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Religious freedom bill, an analysis of private school advertising and much more
05/10/2019Religious discrimination bill- unnecessary and dangerous to liberty including freedom of conscience and freedom FROM religious discrimination. Church schools wish to exclude children and employees on the basis of religious beliefs, sexuality etc which is unconstitutional. A religious school principal insults and attacks 16 year old climate activist while YOU pay his wages. Shepparton closing 3 schools and merging into 1 SUPER school. An analysis of private school advertising- images used in promotions show a colour-coded hierarchy exisitng in marketing material paid for by YOU.Great State School of the Week- The Western Austistic Schoolwww.adogs.info
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Business group proposes that students tax returns/centrelink data be used to decide school funding!
28/09/2019England- Labor pledges to integrate private schools into the state sector if elected- top end 'grotesque levels of inequality' in education. Business people propose that students tax returns/centrelink/further education/employment data be used to decide how much money their former schools get! 'Outcome-based funding". Look at book "Engines of Privilege", about entrenching privilege.Great State school of the week- Gosford High School 7-12www.adogs.info
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