The last thing Australia needs is a holy war – says spokesperson Nick Deane for the Independent and Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN). “Our Federal Government should reject completely any consideration of sending our airforce personnel to drop bombs on Islamic Continue reading The last thing Australia needs
The Independent and Peaceful Australia Network bring together over 50 community peace and justice organisations across Australia. The treatment by members of the ADF, reported to be SAS troops, of a small group of peaceful protesters at Swan Island military Continue reading Swan Island Statement
US Warships in Fremantle unwelcome Today IPAN Member groups People for Nuclear Disarmament, Conservation Council of WA and peace activists have unwelcomed US warships at Fremantle Port. Former Senator Jo Vallentine said, “The USA is the only country to have ever dropped a Continue reading Warships unwelcome
National public statement sounds alarm bells over Trump-Turnbull meeting on USS Intrepid “It is long overdue for Australia to establish a truly independent foreign policy” said Dr Alison Broinowski, academic and former Australian diplomat with extensive overseas experience, in Sydney today. Continue reading Alarm bells over Trump-Turnbull meeting – May 2017
Friday 7th April, 2017 The Independent and Peaceful Australia Network urges Australian Government to work for a diplomatic resolution in Syria. “The Australian government should adopt a policy of diplomacy to solve the ongoing conflict in Syria, rather than following Continue reading Syria – stop blaming, stop bombing – April 2017
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Trump’s election provides opportunity to re-assess Australia’s Defence policies 11 November 2016 US President-elect, Donald Trump, has served notice of a US withdrawal from a “protective” military role for allies in South East Asia and the Pacific. He has urged Continue reading Trump election – Nov 2016
Activists from Okinawa and Guam join IPAN Conference and protests at Pine Gap, 28 October 2016 Lisa and Kosuzu MR 28 September 2016
ALP Falls into the ‘All-the-Way with Obama’ Trap, 13 October 2016 China ALP dispute Media Release 13 Oct 2016
Drone warfare role at Pine Gap – Time to Reassess? 23 September 2016 Drone warfare role – Alex Edney-Browne MR 23 September
International support for Australian independence, 19th September 2016 IPAN Press Release Monday 19th September
Pine Gap a Threat to Australian Security, 15 September 2016 RT Pine Gap Media Release 15 Sept 2016
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Peace groups criticise local inaction in face of 5th USMC deployment Tuesday 19th April, 2016 A national peace group claims the fifth rotation of USA Marines to Darwin sees Territorians no better informed or prepared for what they call a “growing foreign Continue reading 5th USMC Darwin deployment – April 2016
US Military Presence in Darwin has impact, 19 April 2016 20160419 Military presence spells problems
