An open letter, signed by Australian Quakers’ Presiding Clerk Duncan Frewin and other senior faith leaders from diverse religious traditions across Australia, call on the Australian Government to demonstrate courageous
In their latest newsletter (November 2026 edition), Friends Peace Teams in five regions of world report how they are cultivating resistance in unprecedented times of conflict. For example, they report
Friends Peace Teams – Cultivating Resistance in Times of Confilict Read More »
Quakers Australia recently lodged a submission to the independent public inquiry* into AUKUS. The submission is offered from a commitment to policies that prevent war and build a culture of
Quakers Make a Case for Peace Beyond AUKUS Read More »
In 2025 ICAN Australia, which Quakers are a partner organisation, asked for a boost of advocacy ahead of the July 2026 ALP National Conference. The advocacy is to encourage the
Pacific Peace Pilgrimage Report – A Quaker & ICAN Initiative Read More »
While a recent Action Alert encourages Quakers to have their say in the Public Inquiry into AUKUS before it closes on 1 September, it applies to all Australians concerned about
Quakers Urged to Have Their Say on the Public Enquiry into AUKUS Read More »
This is an interview with Alan Clayton OAM, who is a lifelong peace activist and a member of the Victorian Quaker community. Alan is the president of the Australian chapter
Faith in Action – An Interview with Victorian Quaker Alan Clayton OAM Read More »
Grounded in the Quaker peace testimony, this recent Watching Brief, authored by the Quaker Peace & Legislative Committee, calls Friends to witness against Australia’s growing investment in militarisation at the
Quakers: Our Government Funds Weapons Over Aid Read More »
Quakers Australia in their latest Watching Brief has directly urged the Australian Government and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to abandon passive policies and take robust, actionable measures against Israel’s ongoing
Quakers to the Australian Government: Passivity No Longer Acceptable Read More »
The ABC Radio National, the Religion and Ethics Report, recently interviewed Joyce Ajlouny. Ajlouny is the General Secretary of the American Friends Service Committee, who was on a visit to
Can Quakers Be Voices for Peace in 2026? Interview with Joyce Ajlouny Read More »
Quakers Australia recently made a submission to the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. The submission urges the government to proceed with balance and to focus on universal protections
