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Abolish nuclear weapons, but when? - ICAN Australia MEDIA RELEASE
Submitted by Teri on 27 September 2009 - 10:36pmSeeking nuclear protection from another state is deceptive - Opinion Piece
Submitted by Teri on 24 September 2009 - 9:45pmStars align in quest to rid the world of nukes - Opinion Piece
Submitted by Teri on 24 September 2009 - 9:41pmAustralian government urged to act on nuclear weapons threat
Submitted by Teri on 17 September 2009 - 5:02amMedia Release - Thursday, 17 September 2009
Kelvin Thomson MP talks on nuclear disarmament
Submitted by Teri on 31 August 2009 - 4:41amKelvin Thomson MP, Federal Member for Wills, gave a speech to the Medical Association for the Prevention of War National Council recently on nuclear disarmament perspectives. Mr Thomson is currently the Chair of the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCOT), which is currently undertaking an inquiry into Australia’s nuclear treaties.
A day to begin redemption - Ramesh Thakur
Submitted by Teri on 6 August 2009 - 6:00amHiroshima holds a special affection in my heart. On August 6, 2002, I had the privilege and responsibility of representing UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan at the ceremony commemorating the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945.
Nuclear test anniversary highlights uranium uncertainties
Submitted by Teri on 16 July 2009 - 6:00amThursday 16 July marks the 64th anniversary of the world's first nuclear weapons test – the Trinity bomb in New Mexico.
"64 years ago today the world changed utterly with the exploding of the first nuclear weapon in New Mexico," said ICAN spokesperson, Dr. Bill Williams.
Australia must support US and Russia towards zero nukes
Submitted by Teri on 7 July 2009 - 5:03amICAN has welcomed news of the United States and Russia's renewed commitment to reduce their nuclear arsenal through the negotiation of a new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty.
Peace is our best defence - Malcolm Fraser
Submitted by Adam on 29 June 2009 - 6:00amby The Age / Malcolm Fraser
Australia's defence white paper promotes methods from the past when we should be working towards a nuclear-free future.
Abolishing nuclear weapons a slow process
Submitted by Adam on 23 June 2009 - 6:00amBy Moscow correspondent Scott Bevan
An Australian-driven commission aimed at promoting global debate about nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation has wrapped up a three-day meeting in Moscow.