Closing the Nioa-Thales, weapons factory at Benalla. April 11 2023, 6am, Yorta Yorta country. A heavy mist drenched the land in the long dawn light. Foraging roos and wallabies stared at our convoy in amazement as we wound our way through the swampy country. Silver and pink rays lit up stands of ghost gums, shivering… [Read more] Close it Down! Nine hours, no bullets!
Wage Peace News
Wage Peace actions, philosophy, history and future plans can be found in these pages. Find out what we’ve been up to, what we’re planning and who we’re doing it with. All our work is oriented towards #EarthCareNotWarfare, using the politics and practice of nonviolence. We welcome new peace and climate justice activists.
Demilitarise Education – Campaign Background Briefing
The Defence Industry has gained undue influence in the education sector particularly with regard to STEM education. [Read more] Demilitarise Education – Campaign Background Briefing
Letter of Concern from Engineers: Weapons Corporation Boeing Should Not be at the University of Queensland
Professor David Hood has written a letter to the University of Queensland regarding the imposition of the weapons trade on university culture. He has specifically referenced the weapons corporation Boeing. We have invited engineers – retired, re-professionned, current, or students – to indicate support for Adj Professor Hood’s letter by adding their voices to this… [Read more] Letter of Concern from Engineers: Weapons Corporation Boeing Should Not be at the University of Queensland
War-Mongering with China: A Justification for More Weapons Sales
Commentary by Anthony Kelly, Melbourne, Naarm. Wage Peace finds the Red Alert media story in the Channel 9 media (Age SMH and 7media) on Wednesday 8th March deplorable. We see Richard Marles’ – together with Stephen Smith the author of the strategic paper – disgusting alliance with the US in action as do what they… [Read more] War-Mongering with China: A Justification for More Weapons Sales