MAKE PEACE A PRIORITY

125th Anniversary of the Australian Parliament

9 May 1901: Australia's first federal parliament met in Melbourne9 May 1927: “New” Parliament House opened in Canberra9 May 1988: The Permanent Parliament House opened on Capital Hill

The campaign aims to leverage the 125th anniversary of the opening of Australia's Federal Parliament to advance arguments for genuine Australian independence and peaceful foreign policy.

Movement Building - unions, peace groups, faith communities, and environmental organisations

Political Engagement - Brief ministers and MPs leading to ALP National Conference

Public Education - Shift public understanding on independence and peace issues

Policy Pressure - Compel government response on military commitments and accountability

The campaign culminates at the ALP National Conference in Adelaide, where the party's National Platform for the next three years will be debated and agreed. This provides a strategic opportunity to influence Labor Party policy on peace and independence issues.

Core Messages

"True Independence Starts Now" End foreign military bases and assert genuine sovereignty

"Peace is Our Priority" Redirect $370B from AUKUS to genuine self-defence and reallocation to healthcare, education & climate action

"Treaty for True Independence" Recognise Indigenous sovereignty as the foundation for genuine independence

Initial (Achievable) Proposals

Expand the Minister for International Development Role to include Peacebuilding

Integrate peacebuilding responsibilities within the existing ministerial portfolio

Consolidate All Areas Working on Peace

Ensure peace is given appropriate focus across government departments and agencies

Increase Resourcing for Conflict Prevention

Provide additional funding for research bodies, increase resources for Australia's role on the Peacebuilding Commission, expand resources for diplomacy and a peace agenda in the Indo-Pacific

IT'S TIME - JOIN THE CAMPAIGN

Help secure stakeholder commitment for Australia's coordinated peace campaign. Together we can

build the political pressure needed to make peace our priority and achieve genuine independence.

Get Involved: Contact your local IPAN representative or call:

Jonathan Pilbrow 0403 611 815 or David Higginbottom 0429 471 949

Web: ipan.org.au | Email: info@mpap.au