Cameron Leckie (Ret) Major, Australian Defence Forces) speaking for Independent and Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN) and Australians for War Powers Reform.
Cameron Leckie in his own words “I am proud to have served in the Australian Army. However, as I matured, read more widely and observed events occurring around the world, I gradually came to the conclusion that the primary mission of the Australian Army, and the Australian Defence Force more generally, was no longer to defend Australia and its national interests, but rather to support the imperialism of the United States of America.
I believe this is inimical to Australia’s national interests, our sovereignty, democracy, security and future prosperity. This realisation was a significant factor in my decision to resign from the Army.”