Just when one wonders how much more Australia can do to hinder peace in the Middle East, Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop provides the answer. Australia’s position as one of only two countries – Israel’s other protector and us – Continue reading ‘Rule of law’ and Palestine, Canberra Times, 22 May 2018
The CT report on the submarine project (“Contractor problems run deep on massive submarine project”, 4 May) states that an estimated 2,800 jobs will be created by the submarine project, with its estimated cost being $50 billion. That means we’ll Continue reading Major weapons projects mean less jobs, Canberra Times, 8 May 2018
The Job Opportunity Cost of War – Heidi Garrett Peltier Military spending by the federal government is often considered a vital support to employment and economic recovery. However, military spending creates fewer jobs than the same amount of money would Continue reading Don’t Buy into War – military spending creates fewer jobs than the same amount of money would have, if invested in other sectors.
Australians for Justice and Peace in Palestine – a member group of IPAN Australia must protest the massacre in Gaza “The Australian Government must immediately call in the Israeli Ambassador and protest in the strongest terms, the killing of around Continue reading Australia must protest the massacre in Gaza – AJPP media release, 15 May 2018
Dangerous military escalation in the Middle East follows Trump dump of Iran agreement- IPAN Media Release * Peace at Last. It sounds too good to be true, and it may be * Kim says He’ll give up weapons if U.S. Continue reading Voice – Trump and Iran, North Korea talks, nuclear waste in the budget? and more… May 2018
Dangerous military escalation in the Middle East follows Trump’s dumping of Iran agreement. ” President Trump’s cancellation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) agreement over nuclear weapons, signed in 2015 between Iran and other nations has already led, Continue reading Prime Minister must speak out strongly to Trump against dumping the Iran nuclear agreement – media release 11 May 2018
IPAN Media Alert – Rally today calls for inquiry into arms export program – Global Campaign on Military Spending View this email in your browser INDEPENDENT AND PEACEFUL AUSTRALIA NETWORK INC. MEDIA RELEASE 8 May 2018 IPAN calls for Continue reading IPAN Rally calls for an immediate review of the arms export program 8 May, 2018
IPAN Media Release GCOMS 2 May INDEPENDENT AND PEACEFUL AUSTRALIA NETWORK MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2 May 2018 Global campaign on military spending calls for a 10% reduction in military expenditure in all countries. “Global military spending has Continue reading Global Campaign calls for cuts to military spending – actions in Australia May 2nd, 2018
If you’ve not read or heard Richard Flanagan’s brilliant address last week to the National Press Club – and have the time, it’s very much worth it. It addresses issues very relevant to Anzac Day, including aboriginal dispossession, our increasing Continue reading Brilliant speech by Richard Flanagan at the Press Club, 18 April 2018 – ANZAC Day, Indigenous Justice, democracy
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Weapons of preference Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop recently stated that “the use of chemical weapons by anyone, anywhere, under any circumstances is illegal and utterly reprehensible”. True, and therefore alleged use demands investigation by the Organisation for the Prohibition Continue reading Weapons of Preference, Canberra Times, 25 April, 2018
Independent and Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN) and Just Peace Qld Inc. MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 19th April 2018 Shame on Prime Minister Turnbull’s support for the illegal air attack on Syria. Each of the 100 missiles fired cost the Continue reading Rally for Global Campaign on Military Spending, 5pm, Thurs 19 April, 2018, King George Square Brisbane.
IPAN Media Release – ANU lecturer Dr. Alison Broinowski says: bombing in Syria must be condemned View this email in your browser Defence Minister Payne and Prime Minister Turnbull’s obsequious support for the bombing attack on Damascus by the US, Continue reading Bombing in Syria must be condemned – 14 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
