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Strategic, bold, direct and discursive action to disrupt militarism in Australia and our region.

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Visiting Marles: Smashing the Social License of an Industry Geared to Terrorise.

n early November 2022, we visited Richard Marles’ office to question the operations of the weapons industry. We wanted to show that ordinary people find the weapons industry  unacceptable. Our disapproval is such that we are willing to attend publicly, with some effort, and make some noise. 

Marles is currently Minister of Defence. His predecessors – the previous Defence Ministers – have very close relationships with the weapons industry. Three of the previous five defence ministers have ended up in significant executive roles leading or advising weapons corporations after leaving parliament. Beazley, Nelson and Pyne moved very quickly to leadership positions with Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Elbit and Nioa.

These relationships require transparency and investigation.  Our question is: “Who does the Defence Minister represent?” Its matching question is: “When did the other Defence Ministers start to work for the weapons corporations?” [Read more] Visiting Marles: Smashing the Social License of an Industry Geared to Terrorise.

…because War Crimes Matter

Members of the #ToxicSAS have been issued with ‘formal notices’: they will have to defend acts defined as ‘war crimes’ against poor people in Afghanistan. See article below. This is the same militarisation, born of #foreverwar, that has poured into US culture. It is now being enacted by a #militarisedpolice in response to the largely nonviolent #BLM movement. White… [Read more] …because War Crimes Matter

Preparing to oppose war on Iran

During Talisman Sabre in Rockhampton, as the US and Australian military arrived for the exercises, I asked a soldier, “What are you thinking about war on Iran?” They squirmed. “Not something I’m thinking about, ma’am,” they said. They lied. Australia has committed a frigate, a reconnaissance plane and 200 troops to support the USA in… [Read more] Preparing to oppose war on Iran

#GiveEmtheBoot Events Coming Up in Sydney!

Public Meeting. Tuesday, July 17th  Launch of the #GiveemtheBoot Project “Keep Australia Out of US Wars” LIVE FEED FROM OZANTIBASES on FACEBOOK Speakers: Senator Lee Rhiannon, Greens Senator NSW Richard Broinowski Nick Deane, Independent Peaceful Australia Network Australian Needs an Independent Foreign Policy  Richard Broinowski will speak on peace for Korea and Australia’s role; Lee Rhiannon  on… [Read more] #GiveEmtheBoot Events Coming Up in Sydney!

@MarisePayne “I call upon you to restore Australian’s reputation by fighting this culture of abuse.”

Dear  Minister @MarisePayne Australia is a country that calls itself an open and accountable democracy. We aim to show other countries how to act in a humane way to their citizens. So I was appalled to hear from a friend about events in September 2014.  Protesters were hooded, zip-tied and  had their clothing cut from… [Read more] @MarisePayne “I call upon you to restore Australian’s reputation by fighting this culture of abuse.”