Medical Association for Prevention of War

07/04/2026

Trump’s despicable threats are unacceptable to the Australian public; our leaders must also reject violent, maniacal acts. Again we call on Anthony Albanese to withdraw all political, military support.

01/04/2026

Far from committing more support to US/Israel illegal war, Anthony Albanese should immediately withdraw all political support.

The PM supported the war, citing the Iranian people’s oppression, Iranian terrorism in Australia, and the need to act to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. None of these justifications have any basis in international law, and none of these objectives can be achieved by military force.

In Iran and across the region, predictable humanitarian costs are mounting. People around the globe are experiencing rising costs and shortages of life’s essentials. There is no clear path to de-escalation or resolution.

Australia must withdraw all support now.

01/04/2026

Book now: https://events.humanitix.com/strategies-for-peace-canberra

The current “might is right” conflicts that are raging are making everyone less secure. Global threats, including that of nuclear war, persist. How can we Australians help promote new forms of collaborative leadership that recognise our global interdependence? How can we hasten the abandonment of dangerous developments such as AUKUS?

Please join us for interactive discussions with two activist experts from the US to develop strategies around these questions. This is a free event and numbers are strictly limited, so book now.

Speakers

Dr Paula Gutlove is a speaker, teacher, and consultant on negotiation, leadership, and conflict management, and has worked with academic, business, government, and non-government organizations. She is the Deputy Director of the Institute for Resources and Security Studies (IRSS) in the US, and was the founding executive director of the Center for Psychology and Social Change at Harvard Medical School, and the founding board chair of the International Alliance for Peacebuilding.

Dr Gordon Thompson is executive director of IRSS and a senior research scientist at Clark University, with expertise relating to sustainability and global human security. He studied engineering at the University of NSW and was a fellow at the ANU Peace Research Centre in 1989. He has worked with many organisations including citizen groups, governments, foundations, universities, the World Bank and WHO.

Tix: https://events.humanitix.com/strategies-for-peace-canberra

30/03/2026

Hop on down to this great event, featuring our own Dr Peter Underwood, Stop AUKUS - WA Sam Wainwright + US journalist Jessica Burbank. Tix via Humanitix https://events.humanitix.com/earths-greatest-enemy

You're invited to our next documentary screening - and this one is a little different.

Margaret River Regional Environment Centre and Action and Resilience Collective have come together to host a screening of Abby Martin’s ( ) brand new film, Earth’s Greatest Enemy, a documentary exposé of the world's biggest polluter which brings into focus the deep connections between environmental and social justice.

Exempt from international climate agreements and rarely scrutinised in mainstream reporting, the Pentagon is the world’s single largest institutional polluter, spewing carbon, contaminating water, and scarring landscapes across the globe. Combining investigative journalism, striking visuals, and stories from impacted communities, this film challenges audiences to rethink the hidden costs of a global military empire and its planetary consequences.

The film lays bare a truth that’s often ignored: you cannot protect the environment without confronting the systems that are destroying it. Imperialism, militarism and capitalism are not separate from the ecological crisis - they are at its very core.

We’re excited to have several noteworthy speakers joining us for the event, including Sam Wainwright from Stop AUKUS WA, Peter Underwood from the Medical Association for Prevention of War, and, zooming in from deep within the belly of Empire, Jessica Burbank, investigative journalist and filmmaker who has covered the global environmental and social impacts of militarism.

Tea, coffee and nibbles will be provided by volunteers on the evening. Please bring a dish to share if you’d also like to contribute.

We look forward to sharing this space with you for an evening of timely learning and community connection.

Tickets available here (free entrance for mob and for those experiencing financial hardship - DM us for a code. Nobody gets turned away): https://events.humanitix.com/earths-greatest-enemy

18/03/2026

Australia’s support for US and Israeli action against Iran highlights a growing reliance on military responses over diplomacy and international law.

16/03/2026

As political leaders trample on laws and norms, health professionals play a vital role in defending the rights of people everywhere. Join us, Croakey - Informed, engaged communities for health, Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Dr Ayesha Jehangir UNSW for a timely discussion. Book now: https://tinyurl.com/bdfpne42

This event is proudly part of WFPHA - World Federation of Public Health Associations Global Public Health Week

12/03/2026

Outstanding statement from AMWU - Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union ☮️

09/03/2026

We've joined AMAN - Australian Muslim Advocacy Network APAN - Australia Palestine Advocacy Network Jewish Council of Australia Amnesty International Australia and the Global Sanctions Coalition to ask the Australian govt to act urgently to block Israel’s E1 settlement project in the Occupied West Bank. Read our joint statement:

A coalition of Australian civil society organisations, Amnesty International Australia, the Jewish Council of

08/03/2026

Our own Dr Alex Wodak AM will speak at this rally, next Sat. 14 March, Sydney Town Hall Square.
Sydney Anti-AUKUS Coalition

02/03/2026

17 March via Zoom, free, book via Humanitix:
https://events.humanitix.com/advocacy-accelerator-1

Lobbying political representatives is key to making change. But how do you get a meeting? And what convinces politicians to take action on your issue?

Learn from experienced parliamentarians:

- What they value and how to engage with them productively
- What makes a great advocacy message
- How stories and shared values make evidence more compelling
- How to get a meeting, and how to follow up

Facilitated by Jessica Morrison, Peaceworker for Quakers Australia. Jessica has 20 years of lobbying experience, including as the inaugural Executive Officer for both the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons and the Australia Palestine Advocacy Network.

With special guests:

- Maria Vamvakinou, member of the ALP, served in the House of Representatives from 2001 to 2025, representing the Division of Calwell in Victoria

- Cathy McGowan AO, elected as an Independent to the House of Representatives for Indi, Victoria, 2013 and 2016

- Dr Richard Di Natale, public health physician, Senator for Victoria 2011-2020 and leader of the Australian Greens 2015 to 2020

Designed for health and medical students and young professionals getting started in advocacy. No experience required. Book now, places are imited: https://events.humanitix.com/advocacy-accelerator-1

22/02/2026

ICYMI, here's our VP in last week's The Age, debunking the flawed theory of nuclear deterrence.

22/02/2026