Received this call from Just Peace organising for upcoming protest against US imperialism and Australia’s complicity in the USReal genocide in Palestine. Ed., 18 June 2025
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TALISMAN SABRE/AUKUS 2025 PROTEST
OUR CALL IS FOR PEACE NOT WAR – WE OPPOSE MAJOR WAR PREPARATIONS ON OUR SOIL
US led Talisman Sabre 2025 will be held 14th July to 4th August.
Calling on all Peace activists in Brisbane to attend a planning meeting on Thursday 26th June, for a protest about Talisman Sabre at the gates of Amberley RAAF base proposed on 19th July.
This will be the largest TS event held in Australia with 30000 personnel and 19 countries.
We all know the multi nation preparation is for war whether in Europe, the Middle East or against China.
We know that Australia is being used by the US and Israel in the genocidal war against Palestinians.
This needs to be a strong demonstration of our opposition to Australia’s continued obsequious military alliance with the US and its followers which includes Australia.
A proposed action
· a cavalcade of well signed vehicles leaving from Brisbane to Amberley air base where TS bombers are likely to be involved in the exercise. Possibly take the sub prop on a vehicle too. Some of us have checked out the site today.
· Speak out at the gates of Amberley air base with prominent speakers
· Media MSM and SM livestreamed
TS information
https://aviationphotodigest.com/back-and-bigger-than-ever-talisman-sabre-2025/
https://www.defence.gov.au/defence-activities/exercises/talisman-sabre
Planning Meeting details
Thursday 26th June 5pm-6pm
ETU Corner Merivale and Peel Sts Sth Brisbane
please rsvp
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Just Peace Queensland. justpeaceqld.org.au
PO Box 573 Coorparoo, QLD, 4151
These risks cited below highlight the potential consequences of Australia’s deepening military integration with the United States and the importance of carefully considering the implications of such alliances.
These risks of Australian Government’s support for the United States against China are outlined in an article by Bevan Ramsden called “US integration of its Pacific allies into its war plans must be opposed“.
1. Economic Damage: Australia’s involvement in a U.S.-China conflict could lead to significant economic repercussions, potentially disrupting trade and causing financial instability.
2. Social Unrest: Participation in such a conflict may result in social unrest within Australia, as the population may be divided on the issue.
3. Retaliatory Attacks: There is a risk of retaliatory attacks on Australian soil, which could endanger the lives of civilians and cause widespread fear and disruption.
4. Loss of Sovereignty: Increased military commitments and integration with U.S. forces may lead to a perceived or actual loss of Australian sovereignty, as decisions may be influenced by U.S. strategic interests.
5. Political Resistance: Some political leaders and organizations, such as the Independent and Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN), are resisting increased military commitments, advocating for the cancellation of agreements like AUKUS and the Force Posture Agreement (FPA) to avoid entanglement in U.S.-China conflicts.