IPAN’S objectives

To assist it in achieving its vision, IPAN will seek to (its objectives):

  1. Promote an independent  Australian foreign policy that promotes peaceful resolution of any international conflicts;
  2. Oppose the establishment of any foreign military bases, and the deployment of any foreign troops and/or military hardware, in Australia and the Asia-Pacific;
  3. Promote an alternative defence policy – a self-reliant, self-defence for an independent Australia.
  4. Promote public ownership of Australia’s strategic industries, resources and infrastructure;
  5. Advocate for policies that address the critical impacts of wars, military activities and climate disruption, including greenhouse emissions and environmental refugees.
  6. Provide information, analysis, coordination and other assistance for affiliates and other NGOs, unions, churches, and community groups, to campaign on Australia’s peace and security options;
  7. Build links with peoples and organisations in the Asia-Pacific campaigning for peace and against military bases and troops in the region;
  8. Promote a vision of a peaceful, just and sustainable Australia.
  9. Organise such events and activities as will promote these objectives.