A community forum in Melbourne organised by IPAN Victoria on Saturday 19 September, 2020, with speakers:: Vince Scappatura, author of “The US lobby and the Australian foreign policy”, and Greg Barns, SC, democratic rights lawyer and barrister, Advisor to Julian Continue reading Will the US Alliance drag Australia into another war?
A national campaign called “Living Incomes for Everyone” (LIFE) was launched on Tuesday 21 July This National Campaign is building a groundswell movement of all organisations, groups and individuals who are working for economic and social justice for the unemployed, Continue reading “LIFE” – Living Incomes for Everyone campaign
Scott Morrison, get your priorities straight! Australia is in the midst of a devastating economic crisis, and Scott Morrison wants to spend billions of dollars on long-range missiles and new weapons systems.1 Now more than ever, we need increased funding Continue reading GetUp Petition – re $270 billion in military spending – Morrison, get your priorities right
A People’s Inquiry: The Case for an Independent and Peaceful Australia What are the costs and consequences of Australia’s involvement in US-led wars and the US Alliance? The Independent and Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN) has conducted a national public inquiry Continue reading Original details on the IPAN Inquiry
“We won’t be complicit’: Italian dock workers refuse to load Saudi arms ship over Yemen war. Link to the press article below, or check it out on IPAN’s fb page. https://www.rt.com/news/459806-saudi-arms-ship-blocked-italian-port/?fbclid=IwAR3rnRfm-LnC2vyWJa1xRwud41Ln4WR8jq_IM0cccpHeeORL57q7fozPxP0 IPAN has sent a message of solidarity to the Continue reading Italian dock workers refuse to load Saudi arms ship over Yemen war.
• How likely is war on China? • What might it mean for Australia? To answer these questions, come to a screening at Addison Road Community Centre (Stirrup Gallery) 6.30pm for 7.00pm start, Thursday April 4, 2019 Dr Alison Broinowski, Continue reading Film – “The Coming War with China” John Pilger – Marrickville Peace Group, 6.30pm Thurs 4 April
Stand with Okinawa against the Henoko US military base. There are protests happening in the US – We can support the Okinawan community by lodging our protest by phone. Ph. Japanese Embassy: 02) 6273 3244 (Monday to Friday 9:00 am Continue reading Please call the Japanese ambassador to protest the building of the Henoko US military base.
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Australia should be a nation that leads the world in promoting peace, not war. In 2018, we look set to lead the world in a different way. The Australian government’s recent plans to put Australia into the top 10 weapons Continue reading DON’T BUY INTO WAR! is a national IPAN campaign
The Job Opportunity Cost of War – Heidi Garrett Peltier Military spending by the federal government is often considered a vital support to employment and economic recovery. However, military spending creates fewer jobs than the same amount of money would Continue reading Don’t Buy into War – military spending creates fewer jobs than the same amount of money would have, if invested in other sectors.
WAR COSTS THE EARTH – Broadcast 25th March 2018 Nature has always been collateral damage in warfare – nature includes the atmosphere, which receives the enormous emissions from military activities, as well as the emissions resulting from reconstruction after wars; Continue reading War costs the Earth: 3CR interview with Dr Sue Wareham OAM, President MAPW and IPAN ACT rep Kathryn Kelly
IPAN Don’t Buy Into War rally, 8 May 2018 Parliament House, Canberra
Australia should be a nation that leads the world in promoting peace not war Government expenditure on health, education or transport will provide more jobs growth than an equivalent expenditure on the Defence industry The Independent and Peaceful Australia Network Continue reading Don’t buy into war: Turnbull Government rushing in the wrong direction with arms industry – Media release 29 January 2018
If you would like to get involved in this campaign, please contact Stephen Darley at stoifan@adam.com.au or 08- 7329 8542
Weapons or Well-being Melbourne University Forum on Lockheed Martin Collaboration In August 2017, a forum was held to discuss Melbourne University’s collaboration with Lockheed Martin, the world’s biggest weapons manufacturer. “Weapons or Wellbeing” was put on by the student branch Continue reading Weapons or Well-being: Dr Margie Beavis, Forum at Melbourne University, August 2017
