Category Archives: Australian Anti-AUKUS Coalition
International Peace Movements’ Perspectives on the AUKUS Military Pact – Webinar Recording from October 8 2021
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
Worldwide Physicians group condemns nuclear subs deal as “jeopardising health & fuelling an arms race”- 3rd Oct 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
Pax Christi Australia critique of AUKUS and nuclear submarines – 2nd 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
International Peace Congress attracts 1800 participants for 15th-17th October
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
Friends of the Earth (FOE) Australia say – No to nuclear submarines. Petition and statement30th Sept 2021
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 , & AUKUS Militarism – 26 Sept 2021
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
National Tertiary Education Union speaks out against nuclear subs plan
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
WILPF speech on Maralinga Day, nuclear free zones, and nuclear submarines/AUKUS
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
Australian Conservation Foundation calls for Australia to be Nuclear Free.. 21 Sept, 2021
Prime Minister Scott Morrison must give the Australian people confidence that his planned submarine deal will not put the nation on the path to nuclear power, nuclear weapons and nuclear waste, the Australian Conservation Foundation said today. ACF has identified Continue reading Australian Conservation Foundation calls for Australia to be Nuclear Free.. 21 Sept, 2021
Maritime Union says No to Nuclear Submarines – 20 Sept 2021
Published: 20 Sep 2021 NO TO NUCLEAR SUBMARINES – JOBS AND HEALTH, NOT NUKES Today, on the International Day of Peace, the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) declares its total opposition to the reckless announcement by Scott Morrison that Australia would be developing Continue reading Maritime Union says No to Nuclear Submarines – 20 Sept 2021
AUKUS & Nuclear Submarines Articles
August 2024 – a compendium of recent articles and reports by Friends of the Earth on nuclear submarines for Australia, including risks from accidents https://nuclear.foe.org.au/nuclear-subs/ January 2024 – Article by MAPW President Sue Wareham on the risks for Australian people Continue reading AUKUS & Nuclear Submarines Articles
Australians speak out against nuclear submarines and AUKUS – Public Statement & Petition 20 Sept., 2021
PUBLIC STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 20 Sep. 2021 Sign the Petition NOW! Australia cannot become a staging point for the U.S. military, we cannot abrogate our sovereignty to the U.S., we cannot encourage nuclear proliferation and risk environmental catastrophe. Continue reading Australians speak out against nuclear submarines and AUKUS – Public Statement & Petition 20 Sept., 2021
Emergency Zoom meeting on AUKUS – recording – Sat 18th Sept 2021
This is a recording of the emergency zoom meeting called jointly by AABCC and IPAN to discuss national opposition to the nuclear submarines/AUKUS announcement.
Electrical Trades Union says: Nuclear subs – A dangerous delusion 16th Sept 2021
The Electrical Trades Union has condemned Scott Morrison’s decision to embrace nuclear submarines as one that will expose Australians to greater danger on multiple fronts. ETU National Assistant Secretary Michael Wright said the decision had not been subject to appropriate scrutiny. Continue reading Electrical Trades Union says: Nuclear subs – A dangerous delusion 16th Sept 2021