US Defence Dept announces new Global Posture Review – November 2021
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Category Archives: Working groups
National zoom meeting to develop a coalition around AUKUS – 7 November 2021
On 7th November 2021 a national zoom meeting was held to investigate the possibilities of building a broad national coalition to oppose the Nuclear submarines and AUKUS decision. Over 250 people registered, and over 150 attended the meeting, which included Continue reading National zoom meeting to develop a coalition around AUKUS – 7 November 2021
Retired Rail Tram and Busworkers support AUKUS rallies
Retired rail, tram and bus workers in Qld have their own organisation, and have passed a resolution to support the AUKUS rallies on December 10th. See their letter to IPAN here. Their resolution reads: That the RTBU Retired Members Association Continue reading Retired Rail Tram and Busworkers support AUKUS rallies
IPAN submission to AUKUS Treaty Inquiry 21st Nov 2021
IPAN Coordinating Committee has submitted our objections to the AUKUS agreement over nuclear submarines, to a hastily convened Australian Government Treaty Committee Inquiry into the AKUS agreement. Australian people were give 4 whole days to investigate, analyse and submit their Continue reading IPAN submission to AUKUS Treaty Inquiry 21st Nov 2021
Read the AUKUS/Nuclear Submarines Agreement here
The AUKUS (Australia-UK – US) Agreement is formally called the Exchange of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information Agreement Note that the text makes clear that this agreement relates only to the provision of information on naval nuclear propulsion. It says that Continue reading Read the AUKUS/Nuclear Submarines Agreement here
Two nuclear Free Pacific Treaties – from 1983 and 1985
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
International Organisations condemn AUKUS and QUAD – IPB Congress
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 criticises AUKUS deal on national TV
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
Indigenous Australians statement opposing nuclear submarines – October 2021
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
A strong voice from the Pacific on AUKUS and nuclear submarines – 5 minute video message
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
Australia Institute webinar – Will the AUKUS pact ensure Australia’s long term security or is it little more than a stunt?
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
Listen to a special IPAN podcast on AUKUS and the nuclear submarines – October 12, 2021
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