Election 22 – Time for Reform
AWPR Public Statement – Federal Election 2022 The results of the 2022 Federal Election are promising for Australians for War Powers Reform. The election of a…
AWPR Public Statement – Federal Election 2022 The results of the 2022 Federal Election are promising for Australians for War Powers Reform. The election of a…
This election is about more than two well-known men in suits saying familiar things. It’s about transparency, accountability, the climate crisis, and particularly, the next war.…
Whoever wins the upcoming federal election must take action to open up the defence and foreign affairs debate to ensure the community is fully engaged and…
AWPR Public Statement Important Defence and Foreign Affairs decisions are made in secret with minimal input from the Australian community, NGOs or our elected representatives. Australians…
By Dr Alison Broinowski The leaders of the two major parties before the May election have belatedly resorted to talking about foreign affairs or defence. Their…
Having failed to develop a coherent foreign policy for the region, particularly the Pacific, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has rounded on the Solomons with a statement…
On ANZAC Day 2022, Australian Defence Force veterans and their families are urging federal government to reform the current system of approving overseas deployments. In an open…
The Senate Committee Inquiry examining Senator Jordon Steele-John’s Bill for reform of “war powers” handed down its final report in November 2021. The Report is a…
Is playing deputy to America’s sheriff the reason Australian war powers remain unreformed? It’s clear that our politicians remain muddled on this critical issue, writes Zacharias…
By Hugh Poate With very little publicity the Federal Senate began an inquiry last August into Australia’s involvement in the war in Afghanistan. Scores of individuals…