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Anti-war protesters take their message to Richard Marles

A protest was organised against the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal outside the office of Minister for Defence Richard Marles. John Quelsh reports.

Peace activist: 'Metal shops should be helping the climate transition, not preparing for war'

Peace campaigners argue that engineering firms should instead be awarded grants to manufacture components for the climate transition. Pip Hinman reports.

Opposition grows to billions for AUKUS nuclear submarines

Reaction against the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal has been swift, reports Pip Hinman.

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Take action against AUKUS, militarisation on Feb 24

Anti-war and peace networks are organising a national protest outside federal MPs’ offices, demanding an end to AUKUS and the billions being wasted on a new arms race. Pip Hinman reports.

The US-Australia Force Posture Agreement needs to be scrapped

Bevan Ramsden argues that the US-Australia Force Posture Agreement means Australia has been set up as a US forward base from which to launch the next war — on China.

IPAN conference examines the US-Australia military alliance

The Independent and Peaceful Australia Network's annual conference criticised federal Labor for failing to pursue an independent foreign policy. Paul Oboohov reports. 

Peace conference to launch inquiry into Australia’s growing militarism

The Independent and Peaceful Australia Network is hosting its national conference as well as launching the results of its people's inquiry into militarism. Bevan Ramsden reports.

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Peace groups say no to sending army to train Ukrainian soldiers

Peace groups have spoken out against the federal government’s “mulling” over sending the Australian army to Europe to train Ukrainian soldiers. Kerry Smith reports.

Senate given well-supported petition against AUKUS nuclear submarines

Community opposition to the secret AUKUS nuclear submarine deal is growing. Kerry Smith reports.

Peace group says Pitch Black war exercises do not foster closer Asia-Pacific ties

Exercise Pitch Black further entrenches Australia with the United States' war drive, the Independent and Peaceful Australia Network says. Kerry Smith reports.

Anti-AUKUS protesters take aim at US Chamber of Commerce weapons’ promotion

Protesters held a small but vocal protest outside a US Chamber of Commerce in Australia luncheon in February. Kerry Smith reports.

Anti-war networks say 'No' to US-backed war in Ukraine

Anti-war and peace networks are pushing back against Australia supporting a war in Europe, triggered by the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Jacob Andrewartha reports.