Against the Wind

Recent Forums And Action by ATW

Its initial objectives are to advocate for:

1. 1. 1. A fairer and non-exploitative Australian legislation and policy at all tiers of government.
      2. Issues that are getting little support in Government or for which there are few advocates.
      3. A fairer and kinder Australia in the world that includes but is not restricted to:
      4. An end to the export of arms and defence equipment to countries engaged in human rights violations or war crimes, or wars of offence or subjugation;
      5. An increase in foreign aid to 1% of GDP;
      6. Less corruption and greater transparency in government;
      7. An increase in humanitarian visas and more generous support of migrants, refugees and asylum seekers; and
      8. An end to poverty in Australia.
      9. lastly, organise several public seminars on issues in need of advocacy which might include:

• • • • Nuclear Military Submarines (AUKUS agreement)
      • Increasing foreign aid for peace
      • Reducing poverty: increasing unemployment and student payments
      • Ending government support for the arms industry, and
      • Better support for asylum seekers and refugees.
      • Support other organisations and individuals who are already advocating in these areas.

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