Letters to Government – Independent and Peaceful Australia Network

Submissions to Government Inquiries

Posted on 21 March 2025 by Ross

IPAN regularly presents detailed submissions to Federal Government Inquiries and Commissions on topics relevant to our focus on a peaceful and Independent Australia. 2025: IPAN Submission re Submarine Construction Yard Osborne 17.3.25 IPAN Submission re Quality of Governance in Higher Continue reading Submissions to Government Inquiries→

Stop the genocide in Gaza! Write to your ALP politicians.

Posted on 28 June 2024 by Ross

Write to your ALP politicians concerning Gaza.

Enter your postcode to see all of the ALP politicians representing you in Federal parliament

You can edit the draft letter here if you wish, or send it as it is.

IPAN Submission to Inquiry on Ukraine – May 2024

Posted on 17 June 2024 by Ross

Click on the link to download this subm,ission. FINAL 10.5.24 IPAN Submission to Inquiry on Ukraine May 2024

ACTU calls for Gaza ceasefire, cease military aid to Israel and increase humanitarian aid to Palestinians – 22 April 2024

Posted on 22 April 2024 by Ross

ACTU statement on Gaza 22 April 2024 The Australian Union movement is a movement of peace and respect for all races and nationalities. We oppose war, racism, and oppression. We act in solidarity. The Australian Union movement is horrified by Continue reading ACTU calls for Gaza ceasefire, cease military aid to Israel and increase humanitarian aid to Palestinians – 22 April 2024→

Endorse this Plea for a Common Humanity – March 2024

Posted on 12 March 2024 by Ross

Emeritus Professor Stuart Rees AM is an Australian academic, human rights activist, author and founder of the Sydney Peace Foundation. He, in collaboration with other high profile individuals, has written a ‘Plea for a Common Humanity’ calling for our Prime Minister to take decisive action to prevent Continue reading Endorse this Plea for a Common Humanity – March 2024→

Open Letter to Prime Minister Albanese on Gaza – February 2024

Posted on 2 February 2024 by Ross

(You can also write directly to your MP via the APAN website at https://apan.org.au/action-reinstate-unrwa-funding/) The letter below has been sent to Prime Minister Albanese and Foreign Minister Wong on 26th February, with a request to meet with them and we Continue reading Open Letter to Prime Minister Albanese on Gaza – February 2024→

IPAN submission to Federal Government Bill enabling nuclear submarines in Australia – 1 Feb 2024

Posted on 1 February 2024 by Ross

IPAN Submission 1 Feb 2024 – Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Bill 2023.docx

Open Letter to the Australian Government on Ukraine

Posted on 14 February 2022 by Ross

Open letter to the Australian Prime Minister, the Foreign Minister and Defence Minister published 14 February, 2022 We the people call on you Prime Minister Morrison, Defence Minister Dutton and Foreign Minister Payne to use your close relationship with the Continue reading Open Letter to the Australian Government on Ukraine→

IPAN submission to AUKUS Treaty Inquiry 21st Nov 2021

Posted on 27 November 2021 by Ross

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→

IPAN Submission to the Senate Inquiry into Australia’s engagement in Afghanistan

Posted on 13 October 2021 by Ross

Read the detailed submission by IPAN into Australian involvement in the 20 year long Afghanistan war. https://ipan.org.au/wp-content/uploads/IPANs-submission-to-Senate-Afghanistan-Inquiry-final.pdf

Letter to Defence Minister re cancelling RIMPAC and South China Sea deployments – 27 April 2020

Posted on 27 April 2020 by Ross

Letter to Minister for Defence RIMPAC The Hon Linda Reynolds CSC Minister for Defence Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600 24th March, 2020 RE: UN Call for Global Ceasfire Dear Minister I am writing to you in my capacity as Chairperson Continue reading Letter to Defence Minister re cancelling RIMPAC and South China Sea deployments – 27 April 2020→

Letter to Foreign Minister re waiving sanctions – 6 April 2020

Posted on 9 April 2020 by Ross

Letter to Foreign Minister re waiving sanctions 6 April 2020 PO Box 573, Coorparoo, Australia,4151 6th April,2020 The Hon Marise Payne, MP Minister for Foreign Affairs Parliament House Canberra 2600 Dear Minister, The Independent and Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN) wishes Continue reading Letter to Foreign Minister re waiving sanctions – 6 April 2020→

Letter to Foreign Affairs Minister re Global Ceasefire 6 April 2020

Posted on 8 April 2020 by Ross

Letter to Minister re Global Ceasefire 6 Apr 2020 PO Box 573, Coorparoo, Australia,4151 6th April,2020 Senator the Hon Marise Payne, Minister for Foreign Affairs Dear Minister, The Independent and Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN) wishes to draw your attention to Continue reading Letter to Foreign Affairs Minister re Global Ceasefire 6 April 2020→

Letter to Government: to Defence Minister re Covid & US Marines 23 March 2020

Posted on 7 April 2020 by Ross

Letter to Minister for Defence re Marines and COVID19 The Hon Linda Reynolds CSC Minister for Defence Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600 23rd March 23, 2020 Dear Minister The Independent and Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN) has indicated its opposition to Continue reading Letter to Government: to Defence Minister re Covid & US Marines 23 March 2020→

Letter to Defence Minister Reynolds re Australian Navy in South China Sea – Nov 20, 2019