In the lead-up to the 50th anniversary of the agreement that brought the military communications and surveillance facility at PINE GAP into existence, two exciting events have been arranged, by the Independent Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN) and the Australian Anti-Bases Campaign Coalition (AABCC). They will raise questions about

THE ALLIANCE BETWEEN AUSTRALIA AND THE UNITED STATES.

• Public Seminar, All day 10.00am to 3.00pm, Sunday September 11, 2016
  Featuring James O’Neill, Emily Howie and Dr Vincent Scappatura
• Public Meeting From 2.00pm to 4.00pm, Sunday September 25, 2016
  Featuring international speakers Prof. Kosuzu Abe (from Okinawa) and Dr. Lisa Natividad (from Guam) who are on their way to IPAN’s national conference in Alice Springs on October 2.

Both events will take place at CFMEU Headquarters 12, Railway Street Lidcombe

(Easily accessible from Lidcombe Railway Station. On-site parking available)

James O’Neill.

Brisbane-based barrister, outspoken critic of the Australia/US alliance and frequent contributor to the journal ‘Near Eastern Outlook’. “The South China Sea; Australia and the wider geopolitical context.”

Emily Howie

Melbourne-based lawyer who has worked with the Human Rights Law Centre since 2009 protecting human rights in Australian foreign policy. She also works on accountability for Australia’s actions overseas, including Australia’s involvement in the US drone program.

“Targeted killing using drones in a secret war, what we know about Australia’s involvement and possible legal implications for Australia.”

Dr Vincent Scappatura

Sydney-based academic with a special interest in the US ‘pivot’ to the Asia Pacific Region. His topic

“The perils of the US alliance.”

Prof. Kosuzu Abe

University of Ryukyus, Okinawa. Known for her activism and for being deeply committed to the protest movement against further militarization of Okinawa.

Dr. Lisa Natividad

University of Guam. Long-term activist against the domination of her homeland by the US military and for the independence of her Chamorro people.

National Peace and Anti-War Gathering
Alice Springs October 2016
Public Forum and IPAN National Conference

A critique of the Australia-US alliance and a call for a more independent and Peaceful Australia.

Hear experienced speakers and engage with others as part of a building a national movement for these aims.