Independent and Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN) MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Marines in Darwin MR 16 June 2019 “The USA marines in Darwin could drag Australia into war.” There is Continue reading Media release: Marines in Darwin could drag Australia into war, 16 June 2019
ROBERT FISK. The Evidence we were never meant to see about the Douma Gas Attack. (Counterpunch, 27 May 2019)
Independent and Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN) MEDIA RELEASE 26 May 2019 US Fire in Iran could burn us all US – Iran Tension fuelled by provocative language could lead to war War could lead global economy to tailspin if price Continue reading Media Release – War in Iran could burn us all , 26 May 2019
Earth@Peace Conference Melbourne 23-24 April This landmark conference will feature panel discussions, working groups, a hypothetical, international speakers and networking. It will have a highly interactive format, with both lead-up and follow-up activities. Open to all who care for the Continue reading Earth@Peace Conference Melbourne 23-24 April
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DAVID STEPHENS. This is why the $498m extensions to the Australian War Memorial should not go ahead, Pearls and Irritations, 26 March 2019 Saturday’s Nine (Fairfax) newspapers carried a story about 83 distinguished Australians signing a letter opposing the plan Continue reading DAVID STEPHENS. This is why the $498m extensions to the Australian War Memorial should not go ahead. 26 March 2019
MICHAEL McKINLEY. The present and future national security policy of Australia is to be found on the coast of Victoria.
IPAN South-West Regional Victoria peace celebrations on the International Day of Peace 21-22 September. 12 noon, 21st September – Portland. Members of local IPAN South-West Regional Victoria group are meeting at noon in Market Square Gardens in Portland, near the Continue reading IPAN S-W Vic International Day of Peace celebrations, 21-22 September, Portland and Port Fairy
UN International Day of Peace Conference – The Right to Peace & the Legacy of Peace Builders Limited Seats! RSVP: www.wfwpaustralia.org/events Contact: 5968 2664 Saturday 22nd September 9:30am – 5:00pm Entry $30 Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea included
Posted on 15 January 2019 We are a nation in denial that we are ‘joined at the hip’ to a dangerous ally that is becoming even more dangerous with the increasing privatisation of the US ‘war complex’ The complex is less Continue reading JOHN MENADUE. Joined at the hip to a very dangerous ally that is almost always at war. An update
ROBERT D KAPLAN. The case for leaving Afghanistan (The New York Times International Edition). Posted on 9 January 2019 on Pearls and Irritations blog America is spending beyond its means on a mission that might only be helping its strategic Continue reading The case for leaving Afghanistan, Robert Kaplan, NY Times International, 9 Jan 2019
Posted on 27 December 2018 The Mission of the Australian Defence Force is to defend Australia and its national interests. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 2018 Report assesses that climate change presents a global ‘risk to heath, livelihoods, food security, water supply, human security and Continue reading CHRIS MILLS. Australian Defence Organisation Combats Climate Change Effects in Australia.
There are said to be no votes in defence or foreign affairs in Australia. Years of bipartisanship on both, and an Alliance that is unquestionable, have disempowered debate. The time for change may be in 2019. The ALP national conference Continue reading Most favoured notions just take time, Alison Broinowski, 21 December 2018
Stand with Okinawa against the Henoko US military base. There are protests happening in the US – We can support the Okinawan community by lodging our protest by phone. Ph. Japanese Embassy: 02) 6273 3244 (Monday to Friday 9:00 am Continue reading Please call the Japanese ambassador to protest the building of the Henoko US military base.
14 December 2018 MEDIA RELEASE Government wrong to dismiss concerns on Submarines program – savings could address Continue reading Government wrong to dismiss concerns on Submarines program – savings could address urgent social needs. 14 December 2018
