Media Release – Bombing in Syria not the way to peace in Syria – 12 April 2018

Bombing not the answer for peace in Syria, rather a dangerous mistake Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop’s reckless support for a military strike by the US in Syria demonstrates Australia’s lack of independence in its foreign policy. IPAN spokesperson Mr Continue reading Media Release – Bombing in Syria not the way to peace in Syria – 12 April 2018

Voice No. 14, March 2018

Voice no 14 March 2018 Note:  The anti Israeli apartheid rally noted for 14 April in Canberra is now on at 12 noon, Saturday 21 April, Garema Place, Canberra City.  See Events notice. 

Bipartisanship on defence – inquiry – a major step backwards. Please make a submission.

There has been an outcry over the Government’s proposal to become a major arms exporter and a disturbing further development is a proposal through a Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade inquiry regarding a formal bipartisan defence Continue reading Bipartisanship on defence – inquiry – a major step backwards. Please make a submission.

Two Public Lectures – on Australia’s Illegal Wars

On February 13, 2018  Just Peace convened a Brisbane public forum entitled “Australia’s Illegal Wars”, with speakers James O’Neill and Maureen Todhunter. James O’Neill is a Brisbane based International law barrister and political commentator.  His talk was entitled “Australia’s Illegal Continue reading Two Public Lectures – on Australia’s Illegal Wars

Turnbull promoting war weapons export, reprehensible, Newcastle Herald, 3 February 2018

Turnbull promoting war weapons export, reprehensible In providing $3.8 billion in loans to the war weapons manufacturers to boost weapons exports , the Turnbull government is promoting Australia as an exporter of death and misery. Surely we should be seeking Continue reading Turnbull promoting war weapons export, reprehensible, Newcastle Herald, 3 February 2018