Let’s talk…
What are the costs and consequences of Australia’s involvement in US-led wars and the US-Alliance? What are the alternatives?
Let’s have a peoples-led national conversation about the US-Australia Alliance, including the social, political, military and defence, economic and environmental impacts.
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The Australian perspective…
Let’s build upon the deep history and best values of Australia – and position ourselves ready to embrace a new type of world.
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Different views are valuable…
Australia has much to offer the world as an independent free-thinking nation.
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The Australian perspective…
Let’s build upon the deep history and best values of Australia – and position ourselves ready to embrace a new type of world.
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Australia has much to contribute to the world as a unique and independent member of the global community.
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Inquiry Focus Areas
The following focus areas have been developed to aid individuals and organisations in the formulation of their submissions.
Chair of the Inquiry, Kellie Tranter:
The balance of the world is shifting in many ways. We see these changes around us every day.
Now, more than ever is the time for Australians to remember that sensible Australians have a respected and valued voice in international affairs that can be and often is separate from what our government says…
I urge all Australians to ensure their voice is heard and make a submission to the inquiry, even if only short. We encourage people to use the online submission form below, but if you would prefer another option for making a submission please contact IPAN.
Kellie Tranter is a lawyer and human rights activist who stood as an Independent candidate for the NSW Parliament. Kellie regularly contributes political and social commentary to public affairs websites like ABC’s The Drum, Independent Australia, National Times and Online Opinion and has written for New Matilda and the Australia Institute.Our People
The Inquiry Panel will be overseen by a Chair and a panel of experts who will collate submissions and compile an Inquiry report which will recommend ways forward to achieving a genuinely independent foreign policy for Australia.
Ian Lowe AO is emeritus professor of science, technology and society at Griffith University and an adjunct professor at two other universities. He has published extensively and filled a wide range of advisory roles for all levels of government, including chairing the advisory council that produced the first independent national report on the state of the environment in 1996.
Formerly an Australian diplomat, Alison is the author or editor of 14 books about Australia’s dealings with the world, Asian countries in particular. Alison is a visiting Fellow, Coral Bell School, ANU; Vice President, Australians for War Powers Reform.
Terry Mason is from the land of the Awabakal language group and has worked advising on and delivering curriculum at Deakin University and lecturing/coordinating in the Badanami Centre, Western Sydney University.
Associate Professor Jeannie Rea chairs courses in International Community Development and in Planetary Health at Victoria University, Melbourne, and has been a peace and labour activist all her life. She was formerly president of the National Tertiary Education Union and a member of the ACTU Executive.
Peter Catt is currently Dean of St John’s Anglican Cathedral, Brisbane. He is President of A Progressive Christian Voice (Australia), Chair of the Social Responsibilities Committee for The Anglican Church Southern Queensland.
Dr Vince Scappatura teaches Politics and International Relations at Macquarie University. His latest book is The US Lobby and Australian Defence Policy.
Dr. Chad Satterlee is an independent political economist. His main research interests concern the design of collective ownership. He has previously consulted for government and not-for-profit organisations on energy and labour relations issues.
Greg Barns SC, is a democratic and human rights barrister. He’s an advisor to Julian Assange Campaign. Past President Australian Republican Movement and Australian Lawyers’ Association.
Chairperson of the Independent and Peaceful Australia Network, Annette Brownlie:
The People’s Inquiry was launched to get organisations and individuals across Australia to contribute to a national conversation about all aspects of the U.S.-Australia alliance, including the social, political, military and defence, economic and environmental impacts, to create a more nuanced and informed foreign policy.
This Inquiry is only as strong as its submissions and having informed and varied voices will be integral, we look forward to hearing from you.
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This People’s Inquiry invites submissions from Australians from all walks of life – addressing any or all of the eight areas of the Inquiry. We encourage people to use the online submission form below, but submissions can also be emailed to IPAN and in circumstances where making a written submission is not possible, a verbal submission can be arranged with IPAN. If required, please contact IPAN: ipan.inquiry@gmail.com
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