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IPAN rep Bevan Ramsden speaks at Colombian Congress on Neutrality – 5 April 2024

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IPAN Committee member Bevan Ramsden travelled to the Congress on Neutrality which was held in Bogota, Colombia on 4th to 6th April this year The Congress was held in Bogota, the capital of Colombia. It is situated high up in Continue reading IPAN rep Bevan Ramsden speaks at Colombian Congress on Neutrality – 5 April 2024→

Dana Alshaer speaks on the Palestine situation and the weapons industry’s arming of Israel – 16 April

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Young Palestinian activist Dana Alshaer addressed the IPAN Members meeting on 16th April, 2024, speaking on the Palestine situation and the weapons industry’s arming of Israel. Dana Alshaer is a Palestinian woman born and raised in the occupied colonised West Continue reading Dana Alshaer speaks on the Palestine situation and the weapons industry’s arming of Israel – 16 April→

ACTU calls for Gaza ceasefire, cease military aid to Israel and increase humanitarian aid to Palestinians – 22 April 2024

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ACTU statement on Gaza   22 April 2024 ​The Australian Union movement is a movement of peace and respect for all races and nationalities. We oppose war, racism, and oppression. We act in solidarity. ​The Australian Union movement is horrified by Continue reading ACTU calls for Gaza ceasefire, cease military aid to Israel and increase humanitarian aid to Palestinians – 22 April 2024→

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→