Don’t Buy into War – military spending creates fewer jobs than the same amount of money would have, if invested in other sectors.

The Job Opportunity Cost of War – Heidi Garrett Peltier Military spending by the federal government is often considered a vital support to employment and economic recovery.  However, military spending creates fewer jobs than the same amount of money would Continue reading Don’t Buy into War – military spending creates fewer jobs than the same amount of money would have, if invested in other sectors.

Prime Minister must speak out strongly to Trump against dumping the Iran nuclear agreement – media release 11 May 2018

Dangerous military escalation in the Middle East follows Trump’s dumping of Iran agreement. ” President Trump’s cancellation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) agreement over nuclear weapons, signed in 2015 between Iran and other nations has already led, Continue reading Prime Minister must speak out strongly to Trump against dumping the Iran nuclear agreement – media release 11 May 2018

IPAN Rally calls for an immediate review of the arms export program 8 May, 2018

IPAN Media Alert – Rally today calls for inquiry into arms export program – Global Campaign on Military Spending View this email in your browser INDEPENDENT AND PEACEFUL AUSTRALIA NETWORK INC.     MEDIA RELEASE     8 May  2018 IPAN calls for Continue reading IPAN Rally calls for an immediate review of the arms export program 8 May, 2018

Global Campaign calls for cuts to military spending – actions in Australia May 2nd, 2018

IPAN Media Release GCOMS 2 May INDEPENDENT AND PEACEFUL AUSTRALIA NETWORK MEDIA RELEASE             FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2 May 2018 Global campaign on military spending calls for a 10% reduction in military expenditure in all countries. “Global military spending has Continue reading Global Campaign calls for cuts to military spending – actions in Australia May 2nd, 2018

Brilliant speech by Richard Flanagan at the Press Club, 18 April 2018 – ANZAC Day, Indigenous Justice, democracy

If you’ve not read or heard Richard Flanagan’s brilliant address last week to the National Press Club – and have the time, it’s very much worth it.  It addresses issues very relevant to Anzac Day, including aboriginal dispossession, our increasing Continue reading Brilliant speech by Richard Flanagan at the Press Club, 18 April 2018 – ANZAC Day, Indigenous Justice, democracy

Rally for Global Campaign on Military Spending, 5pm, Thurs 19 April, 2018, King George Square Brisbane.

Independent and Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN) and Just Peace Qld Inc. MEDIA RELEASE            FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 19th April   2018 Shame on Prime Minister Turnbull’s support for the illegal air attack on Syria. Each of the 100 missiles fired cost the Continue reading Rally for Global Campaign on Military Spending, 5pm, Thurs 19 April, 2018, King George Square Brisbane.

War costs the Earth: 3CR interview with Dr Sue Wareham OAM, President MAPW and IPAN ACT rep Kathryn Kelly

WAR COSTS THE EARTH – Broadcast 25th March 2018 Nature has always been collateral damage in warfare – nature includes the atmosphere, which receives the enormous emissions from military activities, as well as the emissions resulting from reconstruction after wars; Continue reading War costs the Earth: 3CR interview with Dr Sue Wareham OAM, President MAPW and IPAN ACT rep Kathryn Kelly

Media Release – Bombing in Syria not the way to peace in Syria – 12 April 2018

Bombing not the answer for peace in Syria, rather a dangerous mistake Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop’s reckless support for a military strike by the US in Syria demonstrates Australia’s lack of independence in its foreign policy. IPAN spokesperson Mr Continue reading Media Release – Bombing in Syria not the way to peace in Syria – 12 April 2018

Voice No. 14, March 2018

Voice no 14 March 2018 Note:  The anti Israeli apartheid rally noted for 14 April in Canberra is now on at 12 noon, Saturday 21 April, Garema Place, Canberra City.  See Events notice.