The Peoples’ Charter for a Nuclear Free and Independent Pacific was signed at an international conference in Vanuatu in 1983. The NFIP movement brought together indigenous peoples from Hawaii, the Great Turtle Island (North America), Aotearoa, East Timor, West Papua, Continue reading Two nuclear Free Pacific Treaties – from 1983 and 1985
The World Congress of the International Peace Bureau (IPB) was held in Barcelona in October this year 2021. A resolution was unanimously passed condemning the AUKUS pact and the QUAD alliance , and signed by over 50 organisations world-wide . Continue reading International Organisations condemn AUKUS and QUAD – IPB Congress
Paul Keating has exposed the “Ignominy” of Australia seeking “security from Asia rather than with Asia” by going back 230 years to the British in Cornwall. His National Press Club Address on 10th November 2021 is worth watching in full… Continue reading Paul Keating criticises AUKUS deal on national TV
the Australian Nuclear Free Alliance (ANFA) statement opposing submarines (Oct 2021). ANFA “brings together Aboriginal people and relevant civil society groups concerned about existing or proposed nuclear developments in Australia, particularly on Aboriginal homelands”. We feel it is key for this National Coalition/movement Continue reading Indigenous Australians statement opposing nuclear submarines – October 2021
Listen to Maureen Penjueli, Coordinator of the Pacific Network on Globalisation (PANG), and based in Fiji. Maureen talks about the recent AUKUS announcement and nuclear submarine decision – to say that Australia should be put on ‘notice’ at the Pacific Continue reading A strong voice from the Pacific on AUKUS and nuclear submarines – 5 minute video message
Listen to this webinar on AUKUS – Guests: Dr Geoff Raby, former Australian Ambassaor to China (2007 to 2011) Allan Behm, director International & Security Affairs program, Australia Institute // @mirandaprorsus The AUKUS pact and China
ETU leader Peter Ong and ABCCC Hannah Middleton speaking from Australia, with Pacific voices Maria Tiimon Chi-Fang, PCP Pacific Outreach Officer, Maureen Penjueli Coordinator Pacific Network on Globalization View the webinar here: https://youtu.be/XRgYmPtDzyc Co-Organizers: Asia Europe Peoples Forum International Peace Continue reading International Peace Movements’ Perspectives on the AUKUS Military Pact – Webinar Recording from October 8 2021
The International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW) is an international organisation covering many countries. In Australia the Medical Association for the Prevention of War (MAPW) are affiliated with them. MAPW has been an active member group of Continue reading Worldwide Physicians group condemns nuclear subs deal as “jeopardising health & fuelling an arms race”- 3rd Oct 2021
International Christian Peace Movement National President: Father Claude Mostowik MSC +61 (0)411 450 953 mscjust@smartchat.net.au Statement of Pax Christi Australia re AUKUS Agreement Pax Christi Australia is a branch of the International Christian Peace Movement, Pax Christi Continue reading Pax Christi Australia critique of AUKUS and nuclear submarines – 2nd Oct 2021
The main umbrella peace group in Europe, the International Peace Bureau (IPB) will hold a major international peace congress in Barcelona from 15th to 17th October, 2021. Registration for the congress is free, and all talks and workshops will be Continue reading International Peace Congress attracts 1800 participants for 15th-17th October
Reda the statement by FOE Australia researcher Dr. Jim Green, as well as a FAQ on this issue https://nuclear.foe.org.au/nuclear-powered-submarines-for-australia/ Please also sign the FOE Petition and check out their FAQ document
Peace and Common Security Advocates from Around the World Oppose QUAD (Japan, India, US, Australia), & AUKUS (Australia, UK, US) Militarism & Urge Common Security Collaborations to Address Existential Nuclear, Climate & Pandemic Threats Meeting on the eve of Continue reading Peace and Common Security Advocates from Around the World Oppose QUAD , & AUKUS Militarism – 26 Sept 2021
NTEU Statement on Australia’s Nuclear Submarine Announcement Posted 22 September 2021 by Matthew McGowan (NTEU National Office) The NTEU is alarmed by the announcement by the Australian Government of its agreement with the United States of America and the United Kingdom Continue reading National Tertiary Education Union speaks out against nuclear subs plan
On Maralinga Day, 25th September, 2021, WILPF leader in Brisbane, Janette McLeod, spoke at the site of an earlier nuclear free zone sign at a local park, talking about the terrible legacy of British nuclear tests and the continuing threat Continue reading WILPF speech on Maralinga Day, nuclear free zones, and nuclear submarines/AUKUS
