by WILPF Australia | Sep 19, 2022 | Demilitarisation, Disarmament, Militarisation, News
In early August, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles MP, announced an independently-led review that will consider the Australian Defence’s Force capabilities to meet growing strategic challenges. It is headed by former...
by WILPF Australia | May 30, 2022 | Demilitarisation, Disarmament, News, Peace, Women Leading for Peace, Women Peace and Security
Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) welcomes the great increase in women’s representation in the Australian Parliament. With a few seats still in doubt, it is projected that the House of Representatives will have 37% women, and the Senate 58%....
by WILPF Australia | Feb 28, 2022 | Demilitarisation, Disarmament, Events, Militarisation, Militarism, News, Peace, Women Peace and Security
WILPF Australia strongly condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine and we call for peace and an end to war. No more wars – not now, not ever again. In our letter to Prime Minister Morrison, WILPF has urged the Australian Government to stand united with the...
by WILPF Australia | Feb 2, 2022 | Demilitarisation, Disarmament, Militarisation, Militarism
The WILPF research report Militarisation in Australia: Normalisation and Mythology presents evidence and analysis of increasing militarisation in Australia. There are now short fact sheets available for advocacy in talking to your friends and family, and to...
by WILPF Australia | Dec 15, 2021 | Demilitarisation, Disarmament, Militarisation
MEDIA RELEASE: AUKUS 26 November 2021 MAJOR DEFENCE CONTRACT SHOULD WAIT FOR PUBLIC AND PARLIAMENTARY APPROVAL Recent statements by the Defence Minister, Peter Dutton that he is proceeding with his commitment to the AUKUS contract with the United States and United...
by WILPF Australia | Nov 21, 2021 | Demilitarisation, Disarmament, Militarisation, Militarism
Just over a century ago, the notorious Uncle Sam appeared on posters around the United States, encouraging young men to join the United States’ army in a veiled performance of patriotism. The two World Wars saw Australia follow Great Britain into a cumulative...
