Dr Alison Broinowski joined what’s now AWPR in 2012. She was President of AWPR from 2021-23. She is a former diplomat, academic, and author and lives in Sydney.

Sue Wareham is Secretary of AWPR, and was one of its founding members in 2012. She is also currently President of the Medical Association for Prevention of War. She believes that everything possible must be done to avoid the horrors – and in some circumstances the existential risk to humanity – that wars bring. A critical step is exposing a leader’s proposal for overseas war to scrutiny in our parliament.

Sue worked for over 30 years in general practice in Canberra.

Rob Baker has been a member the AWPR Committee and Treasurer since 2017. He believes that it is far too easy to go to wars of choice – as distinguished from wars to defend Australia – when the decision is left to the Prime Minister alone or with the support of cabinet only. Australians don’t just elect a government. We elect a Parliament to give voice to the diverse views of the electorate and to hold the government accountable, important features of the democracy that we profess to defend. Rob has had a career working with and supporting children and families. He resides in Canberra.

Cameron Leckie joined the Australian Army at age 17, attending the Australian Defence Force Academy and Royal Military College. Allocated to the Royal Australian Corps of Signals, he retired after 24 years with the rank of Major. Highlights of his career included deploying on three operations (East Timor, the Solomon Islands and Indonesia after the Boxing Day Tsunami) and receiving a commendation as the Executive Officer of the 1st Signal Regiment. Upon retiring from the army, he completed an agricultural engineering degree, for which he was awarded the University Medal. He is currently a PhD student whose research is focusing on soil physics. He maintains a close interest in strategic policy and foreign affairs and has had articles published in the Australian Army Journal, the Australian Defence Force Journal and John Menadue’s public policy journal Pearls and Irritations.

Andrew Bartlett was a Senator for Queensland & Parliamentary Leader of the Australian Democrats. As well as specialising in refugee, immigration, environment and housing issues, he introduced legislation seeking to require Parliamentary approval for sending Australian troops to war. He has also worked in social work, high school teaching, advocacy and an academic in migration policy.

Donna Mulhearn is an activist, writer, and speaker. She was a human shield during the 2003 Iraq War and returned several times as an aid worker, human rights observer and researcher focusing on the impact of toxic weapons on the Iraqi community.

Peter Murphy is a journalist, researcher and anti-war campaigner. He is the Secretary of the Sydney Peace & Justice Coalition and Chairperson of the Global Council of the International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines.

Kellie Tranter is a lawyer, researcher and human rights activis who previously stood as an independent political candidate. She has participated in public debates on issues like climate change, human rights, gender equality and opposing unjustified wars and economic exploitation.

Jenni has had over 30 years experience in the communication field predominately in the NFP sector. With a specialisation in digital marketing Jenni helped AWPR expand the reach and engagement of their digital communication channels during her time as Communication and Outreach Manager. With a passion for the mission of AWPR, Jenni is keen once again to help give the issue the prominence it deserves.