A petition launched by Independent and Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN) opposing the AUKUS Security Pact and entitled ‘No Nuclear Submarines; End U​.​S. Dominance; Healthcare Not Warfare’ is currenty circulating. It states:

The behind closed door commitment of Australia to a trilateral security agreement with the United Kingdom, and the United States (AUKUS) and a submarine fleet shows a complete disregard for the democratic process and undermines sovereignty.

It is shocking that the decision to build nuclear-powered submarines and expand U.S. troops, planes, warships, bombers and armoury stationed in Australian territory was made in secret without any public consultation or parliamentary debate.

A nuclear-powered submarine fleet will represent a fundamental threat to the environment and global peace. These submarines will put nuclear reactors in the ports of Australia, encourage the proliferation of nuclear weapons and are potential sites for nuclear accidents …

The petition is aiming for 25,000 signatures.  Help achieve this targat by signing the petition here.