Public Documents
Information and advocacy materials available to support our initiative for making peace a priority in Australian foreign policy
Letter Prime Minister (cc Minister Wong) re calling for a Minister for Peace
Proposal for the Establishment of a Minister for Peace in Australia for organisations to sign. NOTE: Letter may also be sent to other key MPs to send to - e.g. assistant minister for Finance
125th Anniversary of Australian Parliament
A one page summary capturing the main elements of this campaign - a short introduction to this campaign.
125th Anniversary slide pack
These slides are also downloadable as a PDF. A PowerPoint version is available from info@mpap.au
Talking Points
Key messages and evidence-based arguments for advocates, supporters, and policymakers to use when discussing the importance of making peace a priority in Australian foreign policy.
The Costs of War for US Democracy - Brown University Watson School
This Brown University Watson School discussion examines how US military operations and constant war preparedness have eroded American democracy. The panellists are Dr Nita Crawford (political scientist and co-founder of the Costs of War Project), Dr Linda Bilmes (budgeting and public finance expert), and Dr Jennifer Greenberg (feminist political geographer). https://youtu.be/fRlewvklllk?si=dil-dqXJQlddlDhQ
Background
The Make Peace a Priority campaign aims to enhance Australias role in international agencies working to achieve peace.
Research and Analysis
Evidence-based research supporting the Make Peace A Priority campaigns core arguments. The data demonstrates that peace-building is not only morally imperative but also economically beneficial, environmentally necessary, and strategically advantageous for Australia.
About Public Documents
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