The crisis in Gaza has reached a point where every effort must be made to stop the violence being inflicted on the people there by Israel. 17 April 2024 QUAKER […]
Quakers to Defence Minister: Halt Weapons Sales to Israel! Read More »
This Brief outlines recent developments in Myanmar, and responses to the ongoing conflict there. It draws on a recent webinar arranged by Queensland Friends on 11 February 2024, at which
QPLC Watching Brief — Toward Peace & Justice in Myanmar Read More »
“The General Delegation of Palestine to Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific welcomes the decision of the Australian Government to resume funding to UNRWA,announced by Australian Foreign Minister Senator
Palestine Welcomes Australia’s Decision to Restore UNRWA Funding Read More »
FROM IPAN: “Please see the below document, titled, ‘Plea for a Common Humanity’. Emeritus Professor Stuart Rees AM is an Australian academic, human rights activist, author and founder of the
Letter to the Australian Parliament: Plea for a Common Humanity Read More »
This Watching Brief was prepared by the Quaker Peace and Legislative Committee. To download a copy of the Brief click HERE. March 2024 There is increasing concern that promised moves
QPLC Watching Brief – Whistleblowers Update Read More »
Position Announcement: Peaceworker Quakers Australia, through its National Quaker Peace & Legislation Committee (QPLC), has announced an opening for a part-time Peaceworker position. This role is aimed at fostering positive
Become a Quaker Peaceworker! Read More »
Canberra & Region Quakers are disappointed that for the second time in three months, two banners urging action about the climate emergency have been removed from the boundary fence of
Please Return Our Banners! Read More »
The Quaker Peace and Legislation Committee has been busy. They’ve recently produced four (4) new and topical Watching Briefs. Brief summaries and links are below: 1. International Court of Justice
QPLC Watching Briefs: ICJ/Israel – Russia/Ukraine – Indigenous People – Korea Read More »
“Age of Criminal Responsibility and has been an ongoing concern of the committee. On 22 October 2023, Canberra and Region Quakers (CRQ) delivered a presentation about youth and crime to
QPLC Watching Brief: Need to Increase the Age of Criminal Responsibilitiy Read More »
“We need to take action to end arbitrary immigration detention. Here are some ways to do that.” ACTION ALERT AA 23-6: IMMIGRATION DETENTION As Quakers we seek a world without
QPLC Action Alert: Immigration Detention Read More »
