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Huge increases in defence spending for war preparation must stop – Media Release 19 April 2024

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Public expenditure must instead address the climate emergency and other urgent social needs There is no evidence that China presents a military threat to Australia Continued trade and pursuit of mutually beneficial relations in our region offers our best security Continue reading Huge increases in defence spending for war preparation must stop – Media Release 19 April 2024→

Ret Major Cameron Leckie on AUKUS and Australian Sovereignty – Palm Sunday 24 March 2024

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Cameron Leckie (Ret) Major, Australian Defence Forces) speaking for Independent and Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN) and Australians for War Powers Reform. Cameron Leckie in his own words “I am proud to have served in the Australian Army. However, as I Continue reading Ret Major Cameron Leckie on AUKUS and Australian Sovereignty – Palm Sunday 24 March 2024→

Academic Symposium in Canberra exploring AUKUS in detail on 15 August 2024

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A symposium  entitled “AUKUS: Assumptions and Implications” will be held at ANU in Canberra on 15 and 16 August 2024. Members of the public are welcome to attend. The program can be downloaded here: https://socialsciences.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/AUKUS-Symposium-Program.pdf To register see: https://events.humanitix.com/aukus-assumptions-and-implications

AUKUS and Military Escalation – Who pays and who benefits? Webinar videos available

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On 12th March, IPAN ACT held a webinar in Canberra entitled AUKUS and Military Escalation – Who pays and who benefits? The videos of each of the four speakers are available here: Alan Behm (You can read the text of Continue reading AUKUS and Military Escalation – Who pays and who benefits? Webinar videos available→

Restoration of UNRWA Funds welcome: Ceasefire and End to Occupation are critical – 16 March 2024

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MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE 15 March 2024 Some welcome relief for two million people in Gaza as Australian Government restores lifesaving aid Massive public pressure has greatly contributed to the Government’s decision following Open Letters and history making Continue reading Restoration of UNRWA Funds welcome: Ceasefire and End to Occupation are critical – 16 March 2024→

12 months on, there are many more reasons to be critical of the $368b AUKUS sub deal  – Media Release 13 March 2024

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IPAN Media Release – For immediate release 13 March 2024 AUKUS pact promises security but likely to make Australia a less prepared, bigger target Diplomacy and peacebuilding should be our focus – not preparation for another unnecessary war $368B expenditure Continue reading 12 months on, there are many more reasons to be critical of the $368b AUKUS sub deal  – Media Release 13 March 2024→

Endorse this Plea for a Common Humanity – March 2024

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Emeritus Professor Stuart Rees AM is an Australian academic, human rights activist, author and founder of the Sydney Peace Foundation. He, in collaboration with other high profile individuals, has written a ‘Plea for a Common Humanity’ calling for our Prime Minister to take decisive action to prevent Continue reading Endorse this Plea for a Common Humanity – March 2024→

Military Security or Human Security? – Webinar series starts 29 February

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Dear friends, An ambitious but timely project Military Security or Human Security? is about to get under way. Several months in the planning, we are about to take the first step with a webinar on Thursday 29 February, 7.00 pm Continue reading Military Security or Human Security? – Webinar series starts 29 February→

The Marrickville Declaration – 3rd February 2024

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Meeting at Marrickville, Sydney, in February, participants from  more than 30 community organisations   endorsed the Marrickville Declaration.  It is a document that highlights the dangers of the AUKUS agreement and commits the signatories to a campaign for the Australian government Continue reading The Marrickville Declaration – 3rd February 2024→