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MAPW analysis: Afghanistan election policies, 5 August 2010

Written 05/08/2010

Australia’s biggest current defence deployment is to Afghanistan. Yet in early August 2010, neither of the two major political parties in Australia had released their official foreign affairs policies, or made any clear statement regarding Australia’s military contribution in Afghanistan and our future involvement in the Afghanistan war.

application/pdf icon2010-08-05_Party-policies-summary&sources.pdf

Sri Lanka human rights: MAPW writes to PM

Written 07/07/2010

This letter from MAPW President Dr Bill Williams to Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard, congratulates the Australian Senate on its recent resolution regarding the investigation of alleged human rights abuses during the final stages of Sri Lanka's civil war in 2009.

application/pdf icon2010_07-01_letter_Sri Lanka.pdf

MAPW briefing paper: nuclear power and public health. May 2010

Written 07/07/2010

A comprehensive briefing paper on nuclear power and public health, written by Dr Peter Karamoskos MBBS, FRANZCR and initially published online by the Evatt Foundation. This 20-page downloadable version includes full references. The paper discusses evidence regarding both occupational health issues for nuclear industry workers, and broader public health issues.

application/pdf iconNuclear_power_and_public-health_MAPW.pdf

MAPW Afghanistan Discussion Paper, June 2010

Written 16/06/2010

In "What other response might we have to the 9/11 attacks? A review of the Afghanistan war, 2001-2010", psychiatrist and MAPW member Dr Peter Wigg considers the history, human and monetary costs of the Afghanistan war; Australia's stated and real reasons for participation; and what our choices are for the future. 10 page document.

application/pdf icon2010-06-16_Afghanistan.pdf

Vision 2030 : an alternative approach to Australian security. MAPW 2010

Written 09/06/2010

Vision 2030: An Alternative Approach to Australian Security.Foreword by the Rt Hon Malcolm Fraser. MAPW 2010 publication which examines the 2009 defence white paper “Defending Australia in the Asia Pacific Century: Force 2030”, and calls for debate on Australia’s military expenditure and policies.

application/pdf iconVision 2030 web version.pdf

MAPW membership form.

Written 19/05/2010

Membership form for fax-back or posting

application/pdf icon2010_05-18_form[1].pdf

Australian government response to Parliamentary nuclear treaties inquiry: MAPW 2010 report

Written 06/05/2010

This two-page MAPW paper discusses the Australian's government's disappointing response to the report of the Parliaments's Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCOT)  nuclear treaties inquiry, in particular its failure to follow through on the recommendation of a Nuclear Weapons Convention. The Committee reported in September 2009 but the government responded in 2010.

application/pdf iconJSCOT Report-FINAL.pdf

Sample Letter to MPs and Editors Urging Support for the Nuclear Weapons Convention

Written 30/03/2010

A draft letter to be sent to your local MP or Senator urging them to support the Nuclear Weapons Convention.

application/msword iconLetter to MP and Editor.doc

NPT Members Action Kit: MAPW 2010

Written 30/03/2010

Resource kit for MAPW members developed for the 2010 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPTi) Review Conference.

application/pdf iconAction Kit Web.pdf

Afghanistan "troops home" advertisement: Western Australian, March 2010

Written 04/03/2010

Advertisement published in the Western Australian newspaper 3 March 2010. Authorised by MAPW. Funded by a donation in memory of "Reverend Keith Dowding and all who seek peace". The advertisement notes the financial and human costs of the Afghanistan war, and calls on Foreign Affairs Minister Stephen Smith to bring Australian troops home.

application/pdf icon2010-03-03_WA-advert.pdf

MAPW letter to Minister for Foreign Affairs 'Re: Goldstone Report and alleged crimes in Gaza war', December 2009

Written 15/12/2009

MAPW President Dr Bill Williams' letter to Hon Stephen Smith, MP expressing concern and seeking further information on Australia's recent vote at the UNi on the adoption of the Goldstone Report.

application/pdf icon2009-12-10_Gaza_Final[1].pdf

MAPW letter to Minister of Defence : 'Australian troops in Afghanistan', November 2009

Written 08/12/2009

Letter from MAPW President Dr Bill Williams to Australian Minister for Defence Senator John Faulkner congratulating the Minister for not committing additional Australian troops to Afghanistan. The letter outlines the costs of the war in terms of human security and gives MAPW suggestions for building towards a consensus for regional peace in Afghanistan.

application/pdf icon2009-11-30_Afghanistan_BW-Final.pdf

MAPW letter to ACT Chief Minister Mr John Stanhope, 2009

Written 01/12/2009

Letter from MAPW Immediate Past President Dr Sue Wareham to ACT Chief Minister Mr John Stanhope regarding the ACT Minister's Award of Excellence for services to people with a disability awarded to Raytheon Australia, a major weapons manufacturer.

application/msword iconstanhope_re_raytheon_award_nov_2009.doc

MAPW Peace e-Script

Written 01/12/2009

Peace e-Script is sent to members and supporters fortnightly on Wednesdays. Please email mapw [at] mapw [dot] org [dot] au if you would like to subscribe, including your name and state.

application/pdf iconMAPW Peace e-Script for Wednesday 25 November 2009.pdf

MAPW letter to Australian PM : 'A consistent Australian approach to nuclear disarmament', November 2009

Written 17/11/2009

9 November 2009: Letter from MAPW President Dr.Bill Williams to Australian PM Kevin Rudd, 'A consistent Australian approach to nuclear disarmament', concerning Australian government policy on 'no first use','extended nuclear deterrence' and a Nuclear Weapons Convention.

application/pdf icon2009-11-09_Nuclear-weapons_BW.pdf