We believe any decision to take Australia into international armed conflict should be made by the Parliament, and not by the PM or the Executive alone.
The campaign for reform
The decision to go to war is one of the most serious choices any government will face. The cost to the nation can be enormous, often with unknown consequences.
Australia needs a better process where robust debate and a parliamentary vote is held before deciding whether troops are sent into overseas conflict.
Australians for War Powers Reform (AWPR) launched the No War Without Parliament campaign so any decision to take Australia into international armed conflict should be made by our Parliament, not by the PM or the Executive.
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Together, let's change Australia's war powers for the better! Your donation will help change how Australia goes to war. It will ensure greater transparency, debate, and laws requiring Parliamentary approval before our troops are deployed.
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AWPR Statement on Pine GapJune 29, 2026/
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US pressures NATO allies to destroy International Criminal Court.
Washington said it “would be watching closely” to see which allies help in its campaign against the court during a closed-door meeting.
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International report says Australia’s arms trade not transparent.
Australia’s two major parties want Australia to be a top-tier arms exporter, but the current system of documenting those exports is secretive and convoluted.
Hegseth has been a disaster. It's time for Trump to fire him.
The secretary of defense has repeatedly demonstrated that he is unqualified for the job.
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Australians will continue to be able to serve in foreign armies, including those accused of war crimes, without government oversight, after parliament rejected a bid to require disclosure of overseas military service.