Category Archives: Alternative Defence Policy for Australia

Our task is to continue to stimulate public discussion on alternative defence policies for an independent Australia which  would equip and confine the ADF to defence of territorial Australia only including its approach waters and seek to firm up on an appropriate policy.

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→

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→

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→

Say No to the USA – Do Away with the FPA – National IPAN Zoom Forum 0n 21st May 2023

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National IPAN FORUM Sunday, 21st May at 4pm, AEST Say No to the USA – Do Away with the FPA! Join us to explore the implications of the US-Australia Force Posture Agreement (FPA) and Initiatives (USFPI’s) and to contribute to Continue reading Say No to the USA – Do Away with the FPA – National IPAN Zoom Forum 0n 21st May 2023→

Australians vote overwhelmingly for Parliamentary oversight of a declaration of war – April 2023

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The Prime Minister should be required to get approval from parliament before making a decision to go to war…. The Essential Report is Australia’s leading social and political poll. It tracks attitudes on everything from the economy, equality and the Continue reading Australians vote overwhelmingly for Parliamentary oversight of a declaration of war – April 2023→

What Political Adjustments should be made to Australian Alliances – Webinar 26 October

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4th IPAN WEBINAR on an alternative defence policy for Australia Wednesday 26th October at 6pm, AEDT The political adjustments involving alliances in order to implement an independent foreign policy and self-reliant, self-defence for an independent Australia Discussion with Dr Emma Continue reading What Political Adjustments should be made to Australian Alliances – Webinar 26 October→

Third IPAN Webinar on Alternative Defence – 24th August 6pm AEST

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  Re-structuring the ADF as a self-reliant force concentrating on territorial defence of Australia only and without foreign assistance Discussion with Dr Albert Palazzo & Dr Mike Gilligan    followed by Q & A Current Australian defence policy is based on Continue reading Third IPAN Webinar on Alternative Defence – 24th August 6pm AEST→