IPAN’s position on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Download this statement here From the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, IPAN has consistently opposed the invasion of Ukraine. (https://ipan.org.au/no-war-ipan-calls-for-an-immediate-ceasefire-and-negotiations-in-ukraine-26-february-2022/ IPAN supports UN calls for an immediate ceasefire Continue reading IPAN statement on the Ukraine war – May 2023
Independent and Peaceful Australia Network ANZAC Day statement On this ANZAC Day we remember all Australians who were killed in war, those who were incarcerated and abused as prisoners of war and those who sustained physical and psychological injuries as a result of war. We remember the many millions of civilian victims of war who have been killed, injured, raped and tortured. We remember the tens of millions of people internally On this ANZAC Day we remember all Australians who were killed in war, those who were incarcerated and abused as prisoners of war and those who sustained physical Continue reading IPAN National Committee statement on ANZAC Day 2023
The Prime Minister should be required to get approval from parliament before making a decision to go to war…. The Essential Report is Australia’s leading social and political poll. It tracks attitudes on everything from the economy, equality and the Continue reading Australians vote overwhelmingly for Parliamentary oversight of a declaration of war – April 2023
Listen to this podcast : You can also read the IPAN submission to the Defence Act Amendments review here: Submission on Defence act amendments
14 April, 2023 Call to support Community Rally – No Nuclear Submarines: Fund Essential Services & Real Climate Action Merri-bek council passed a motion ( see copy of motion below) on April 14, declaring opposition to the Australian government’s plan Continue reading Melbourne Council (Meri-bek) passes motion condemning Nuclear submarine contract and calls for nuc free zone – 14 April 2023
To reda the latest information from IPAN and activities around Australia, read the latest IPAN Voice here: Voice No 78 April 2023
On Sunday 26th March over 600 people registered for a webinar hosted by the Australian Anti AUKUS Coalition…. to consider Implications of the government reports on Aukus, nuclear submarines, war powers reform & the Defence Strategic Review Facilitator was Kellie Continue reading Hundreds join a webinar on “We’re on a Path to War – how can we stop it?” – 26 March 2023
See: Labor’s old guard follow Keating into the trenches over $368b submarine deal Sydney Morning Herald March 21st, 2023
Federal Labor MP Josh Wilson says he is not convinced Australia should pursue nuclear-powered submarines. The member for Fremantle says the cost and timeframes are likely to blow out and he is ‘concerned about the question of nuclear waste’ given that Continue reading Federal Labor MP Josh Wilson – not convinced Australia should pursue nuclear-powered submarines – 21 March 2023
Interview on local ABC 612 Radio (Steve Austen program) – Jim Soorley (Lord Mayor of Brisbane in 2003, who assisted the protests of the impending Iraq invasion, and Annette Brownlie, National Chair of IPAN
Peace activists across the Pacific are speaking on an international webinar on Saturday 25th March at 6:00pm AEST. They include Cameron Leckie from Australia. The webinar has been arranged by the International Peace Bureau (IPB), with the assistance of the Continue reading Voices across the Asia-Pacific critique NATO, AUKUS and the QUAD – IPB Webinar 25 March 2023
MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE 14 March 2023 $368 Billion for 13 nuclear subs at the expense of urgent climate mitigation, housing, hospitals, education There is no military threat to Australia to warrant such immense military spending Many more Continue reading Peace Network calls for immediate cancellation of Nuclear Propelled Submarine Acquisition – Media Release 14 March 2023
MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE 9th March 2023 Peace Not War IPAN denounces recent rabid media war propaganda Call for all people who want peace to mobilise Continue reading Peace Not War – on rabid war propaganda and need for people to mobilise for peace – Media Release 9 March 2023
Click here to download a word version of Voice: Voice No 77 Mar 2023
Listen to this IPAN podcast talking about the little known formal agreement between the US and Australia called the Force Posture Agreement, which effectively ties our armed forces closley into US preparations for a war with China, and the inevitable Continue reading Podcast – The Cost of War – 1st March 2023
