Download statement here The ACTU Retired Unionists’ Network (RUN) views with alarm the recent Morrison government decision to replace conventionally-powered submarines (from France) with nuclear-powered submarines (from the USA / UK). We are especially concerned that USA / UK nuclear-powered Continue reading Retired Unionists oppose nuclear submarines – 31 March 2022
Members of Hunter Peace Group attended Newcastle City Council meeting Tuesday 22nd March to hear a debate on Motion that Liberal Councillor put up ” support Newcastle becoming a nuclear Port as it will create transition jobs in the Hunter.” Continue reading Newcastle Council meeting overwhelmingly opposes nuc subs base in Newcastle – 22 March 2022
Download here ETU Qld/NT Statement on AKUS & Nuclear Submarines March 10, 2022 State Secretary of the Electrical Trades Union (Qld & NT), Peter Ong, made the following responses to media enquiries about the AUKUS pact and the Federal Government Continue reading Electrical Trade Union Qld concerned at nuc subs base in Brisbane – 10 March 2022
Download article here The Nuclear Option By Arthur Rorris, Secretary, South Coast Labour Council. These days it seems our Federal government’s best plan to stay in power, is to go for distractions. The Prime Minister who on his own admission can’t Continue reading Wollongong Labour Council opposes nuc subs base in Pt Kembla – 7 March 2022
Download the statement here At the November 2021 Monthly Meeting of the Retired Members Association of the Rail Tram and Bus Union the following resolution was discussed and carried. That the RTBU Retired Members Association fully support the public peace Continue reading Retired Manufacturing Workers in Qld oppose Nuclear Subs and AUKUS – 27 Nov 2021
Download statement here NO TO NUCLEAR SUBMARINES – JOBS AND HEALTH, NOT NUKES 21 September 2021 Today, on World Peace Day, the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) declares its total opposition to the reckless announcement by Scott Morrison that Australia Continue reading National Maritime Union opposes nuclear submarines and AUKUS 21 Sept 2021
Voice No 66 April 2022
MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 30th March 2022 Solomon Islands decisions and sovereign rights must be respected The Solomon Islands decision to sign a security Pact with China has been condemned by the Australian Government resulting in Prime Minister Scott Continue reading Australian Government must stop interfering in other nation’s affairs prompted by the interests of the United States; we need an independent foreign policy – Media Release 30 March 2022
While calling for peace in Ukraine, this webinar focused on the responses and implications in the Asia Pacific. It looks at how states, civil society and peace movements of Asia Pacific have reacted to this war. We will strategise on Continue reading WEBINAR: WAR IN UKRAINE – RESPONSES AND IMPLICATIONS FOR ASIA AND THE PACIFIC – Recorded 17 March 2022
View the webinar here: Listen to the audio of the webinar here: Read transcripts of talks here: Cameron Leckie – “Not Fit for Purpose” Current Australian defence policy is based on relying on the protection of a big power, the Continue reading An Alternative Defence Policy for Australia – Webinar Wednesday 23rd March 2022 at 7pm, AEDT
Audio and text of speeches at this protest: 4PR- Voice of the People – Submarines made of coffins“ Body of the Media Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 17/3/22 Protest at Brisbane American Chamber of Commerce in Australia luncheon where the defence Continue reading Dutton to face Brisbane protest at speech promoting rapid militarisation – Media Release 17 March 2022
Sign this open letter below Open letter to the Prime Minister and Defence Minister saying No to a nuclear submarine base on the east coast of Australia Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced a new naval base would be built Continue reading Say NO to a nuclear submarine base on the east coast of Australia
Talk by Shirley Winton (IPAN National Committee) -mc Welcome all and thank you for coming to this peace rally calling for an end to the war in Ukraine. We acknowledge that we’re on the stolen land of the First Nations, Continue reading Peace in Ukraine! Russia Out! NATO Out!. Melbourne Rally 12 March, 2020
Voice No 65 March 2022
The text below is a leaflet produced by IPAN for distribution at rallies around Australia, to show solidarity with the people of Ukraine and Russia during the worldwide protests on 6th March, 2022 Download the leaflet here STOP THE WAR Continue reading Stop the War Now – Ceasefire, Russian troop withdrawal, negotiations – 2nd March 2022
