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…
Election 22 – War Powers Reform
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.…
Defence and Foreign Affairs must be made more transparent after May 21
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…
Defence and Diplomacy – Priorities for the next Federal Government
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…
AWPR Editorial April 2022
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…
Scomo sets his sights on the Solomons
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…
ADF Veterans: The way Australia goes to War must change
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…
AWPR Statement: “The Report is a travesty”
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…
White and might is right: the secrets which push us into other people’s wars
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…
Australia’s Engagement in the War in Afghanistan – Lessons to be learned
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…
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