Category Archives: The Cost of War

A campaign to limit military spending to Australia’s genuine defence needs – and to use the $400 billion aimed at integrating the Australian military into US war fighting for useful social needs instead. We also campaign against the plans to make Australia the 10th largest arms exporter in the world via a $4 billion defence export loans scheme.

The dangerous world of AUKUS and US military occupation – National AAAC Webinar 20 May

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National Webinar, 20th May, 2026, 6.30pm AEST The dangerous world of AUKUS and US military occupation Confronting laws restricting/suppressing protest speech and action A new Federal Police unit has been created which will impact on protesting against AUKUS.  The AUKUS Continue reading The dangerous world of AUKUS and US military occupation – National AAAC Webinar 20 May→

IPAN submission to Inquiry into Australian foreign aid program

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IPAN has recently provided a submission to the current Australian Government Inquiry into the Role of Australia’s International Development Program in Preventing Conflict We have pointed out the importance of using foreign aid to assist local, community-led peace and development Continue reading IPAN submission to Inquiry into Australian foreign aid program→

Peace group condemns Government for prioritising U.S. military housing over homeless Australians – Media Release 8 Sept 2025

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IPAN Patrons: Emeritus Professor Ian Lowe AO & Kellie Tranter Lawyer, Human Rights Activist MEDIA RELEASE                                     8 September 2025 Peace group condemns Government for prioritising U.S. military housing over homeless Australians AUKUS will make Australia a less prepared, more likely Continue reading Peace group condemns Government for prioritising U.S. military housing over homeless Australians – Media Release 8 Sept 2025→

Nuclear weapons- Think global, act local – Talk by Margaret Beavis August 2025 Video and Powerpoint – also powerpoint on nuclear power

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Margaret Beavis addressed  the regular bi-monthly meeting of IPAN members on Monday 18th August, 2025 Margaret is a former GP who currently teaches medicine at Melbourne University. She is co-chair of ICAN Australia, vice president of the Medical Association for Continue reading Nuclear weapons- Think global, act local – Talk by Margaret Beavis August 2025 Video and Powerpoint – also powerpoint on nuclear power→

IPAN condemns the unprovoked armed attack on the Iranian people – Public Statement 19 June 2025

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Independent and Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN) IPAN Patrons: Emeritus Professor Ian Lowe AO & Kellie Tranter Lawyer & Human Rights Activist The Independent and Peaceful Network (IPAN) condemns the unprovoked armed attack on the Iranian people, causing terror for millions Continue reading IPAN condemns the unprovoked armed attack on the Iranian people – Public Statement 19 June 2025→

Politics in the Pub: What AUKUS means for Fremantle & Cockburn Sound – 2nd December 2024

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The Fremantle Network present Politics in the Pub, addressing what the nuclear submarine deal between Australia, United Kingdom and United States (AUKUS) means for Fremantle and Cockburn Sound. 02/12/2024. Timestamps: 00:00 Facilitator Christian Mauri of The Fremantle Network introduces the Continue reading Politics in the Pub: What AUKUS means for Fremantle & Cockburn Sound – 2nd December 2024→

Powerful International Day of Peace lecture in Brisbane – Sept 21 2024

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The UNAA (Qld) holds an annual Lecture on the International Day of Peace (21st September) in St John’s Cathedral, Brisbane. This year’s lecture  was delivered by two well-known speakers: Nasser Mashni, President Australian Palestine Advocacy Network Louise Adler, Executive and Continue reading Powerful International Day of Peace lecture in Brisbane – Sept 21 2024→

View the Webinar on AUKUS and B-52s – Politics, Sovereignty and Security – 16th Sept 2024

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View the presentations here from The Hon Professor Gareth Evans, Dr Vince Scappatura and Professor Richard Tanter. The facilitator for the evening was Kellie Tranter A full transcript of the webinar is also available below Gareth Evans: Vince Scappatura Richard Continue reading View the Webinar on AUKUS and B-52s – Politics, Sovereignty and Security – 16th Sept 2024→

The Melbourne Land Forces expo is a shopping mall of death, helping to drive Australia’s sleepwalk to war – Media Release 11 Sept 2024

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MEDIA RELEASE                                                    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                11 Sep 2024                                  AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE INTERVIEW: Annette Brownlie, Chair of IPAN. Opponent of the Land Forces expo, the Continue reading The Melbourne Land Forces expo is a shopping mall of death, helping to drive Australia’s sleepwalk to war – Media Release 11 Sept 2024→