Bob Carr on War Powers Reform
The former Minister for Foreign Affairs and NSW Premier Bob Carr has suggested that before Australia joins any future overseas war, there should be a debate in Parliament. Speaking…
The former Minister for Foreign Affairs and NSW Premier Bob Carr has suggested that before Australia joins any future overseas war, there should be a debate in Parliament. Speaking…
By acting AWPR President Dr Alison Broinowski There is no stronger evidence of the need to completely overhaul how Australia goes to war than the tragedy…
MEDIA RELEASE 21 August 2021 The sudden takeover of Afghanistan by a new Taliban government should not be a surprise. The NATO coalition, and Australia, had…
We are regularly told by politicians and community leaders that our system of democracy is not only one of the best in the world but that…
Independent journalist and publisher MICHAEL WEST has taken on the issue of how Australia goes to war by seeking answers on the issue from local…
We have received many messages for Paul Barratt wishing him well. These are just a few of the collection. We are very happy for other well-wishers to…
The co-founder and President of AWPR Paul Barratt AO has had to step down from his role and several other positions in academia and community organisations…
Australian Defence and Australian Democracy By Jack Worthy On 18 March 2021, Kim Bergmann, editor of Australia Pacific Defence Reporter, reported on a troubling directive issued…
This year has been a busy one and we have attracted significant media coverage. These are just a few of our articles: Australia's air attacks in…
By Tom Mullins In the first of a series of interviews with the people behind Australians for War Powers Reform (AWPR), I had the chance to…