Public expenditure must instead address the climate emergency and other urgent social needs There is no evidence that China presents a military threat to Australia Continued trade and pursuit of mutually beneficial relations in our region offers our best security Continue reading Huge increases in defence spending for war preparation must stop – Media Release 19 April 2024
MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE 15 March 2024 Some welcome relief for two million people in Gaza as Australian Government restores lifesaving aid Massive public pressure has greatly contributed to the Government’s decision following Open Letters and history making Continue reading Restoration of UNRWA Funds welcome: Ceasefire and End to Occupation are critical – 16 March 2024
IPAN Media Release – For immediate release 13 March 2024 AUKUS pact promises security but likely to make Australia a less prepared, bigger target Diplomacy and peacebuilding should be our focus – not preparation for another unnecessary war $368B expenditure Continue reading 12 months on, there are many more reasons to be critical of the $368b AUKUS sub deal – Media Release 13 March 2024
Media Release – for immediate release 20 February 2024 20 February 2024 Representatives of more than 30 community organisations have endorsed the Marrickville Declaration, a document that highlights the dangers of the AUKUS agreement and commits the signatories to a Continue reading Marrickville Declaration builds unity among peace and community organisations to sink AUKUS- Media Release 20 February 2024
MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 30th January 2024 A Crime against humanity committed by the Australian Government in stopping aid to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in Gaza IPAN urgently calls for this decision to be reversed Continue reading A Crime against Humanity – Media Release 30 January 2024
www.ipan.org.au MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 18 December 2023 Australia should be focusing on diplomatic efforts to end Israel’s invasion and occupation of Gaza Australia’s signing of the UN resolution on ceasefire was in direct contrast to the USA’s decision Continue reading Australia must refuse USA request to send a war ship to the Red Sea – Media Release 18 December 2023
MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10 December 2023 The US recently blocked a Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza The Australian Government must call strongly for a ceasefire, withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza and massive humanitarian Continue reading US trashes human rights of Palestinians – IPAN Media Release 10 November 2023
MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE 28th November,2023 The FPA represents an abrogation of sovereignty The FPA gives the US military unimpeded access to our ports and airfields and the US to station B52 bombers at RAAF Base Tindal The Continue reading IPAN E-petition calling for termination of the Force Posture Agreement (FPA) will be presented to parliament – Media Release 28 November 2023
MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE 18 October 2023 The Independent and Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN) has called on the Australian government to condemn the Israeli siege of Gaza Continue reading IPAN calls on Australia and the International community to act to end the siege and stop the genocide in Gaza – Media Release 18 October 2023
MEDIA ALERT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE 17 August 2023 A high-profile group of leading Labor luminaries in addition to a number of prominent peace organisations has called for in independent Continue reading Labor Luminaries call for Independent Inquiry into AUKUS – Media Alert 17 August 2023
MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Continue reading AUKUS agreement is a noose around Australia’s neck, leading us to war – Media Release 17 August 2023
www.ipan.org.au MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE 1 August 2023 • AUSMIN (U.S. and Australia’s defence and foreign affairs ministers annual conference) decisions represent A further Continue reading Tightening of U.S. Grip on Australia Denounced – IPAN Media Release 1 August 2023
* Voices from Australia and the Pacific Speak Out * Pacific Peace Conference ‘Calling for a Peaceful Pacific’ – Brisbane Saturday 29th July 8.30 am – 4.00 pm Qld Council of Unions 16 Peel St South Brisbane “With the biggest Talisman Continue reading Talisman Sabre-AUSMIN-AUKUS Taking Australia down a path to war – Media Release 8 July 2023
www.ipan.org.au MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE 27 July 2023 Pacific Peace Speaking Tour commences in Brisbane this weekend Speakers from Guam and Okinawa headline voices highlighting fear of U.S. war with China Devastating recent storm in Guam: call Continue reading Cry from the Pacific – U.S. military occupied peoples fear U.S. war against China – Media Release 27 July 2023
IPAN MEDIA RELEASE – for immediate release 17 July 2023 “India’s withdrawal from the Talisman Sabre war exercises is a very welcome announcement”, according to Ms Annette Brownlie, spokesperson for the Independent and Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN). “United States and Continue reading India’s withdrawal from the Talisman Sabre war exercises welcomed – Media Release 18 July 2023
