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…
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…
Senate Inquiry rejects war powers reform bill
In November 2021, the Senate’s FADT Legislation Committee released the report on Senator Steele-John’s Bill for reform of the war powers. The report did not come to…
More Independent Candidates support War Powers Reform
Both major parties in Australia have for decades resisted legislation to change the war powers. They continue to find arguments against the idea that parliament should…
Editorial: The Morrison Doctrine
First published February 26, 2022 By Dr Alison Broinowski The world has suddenly changed for the worse. The standoff over Ukraine turned into war on 24…