This week, to further discuss the  AUKUS submarine deal, we are joined by Vince Scappatura who teaches Politics and International Relations at Macquarie University.  He is an active member of the Independent and Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN) and author of a book 'The US Lobby and Australian Defence Policy'. 

You can read or order a copy of IPAN's 'A People’s Inquiry' that explores the questions: What are the costs and consequences of Australia’s involvement in US-led wars and the US-Alliance? And what are the alternatives?

We also bring you a speech from Alexia Fuentes, Chairperson of Anakbayan Melbourne Filipino youth group, at the ‘A Call for Peace: Truth not War' rally that was held on Saturday 18 March in Melbourne, with an introduction by MC for the day Dave Sweeney from the Australian Conservation Foundation.

Thanks to Annie McLoughlin for the recording and you can hear more from the rally on Solidarity Breakfast.

The Australian Anti-AUKUS Coalition is holding a National Zoom Meeting 'We’re on the path to war. How can we stop it?' that will discuss the implications of the government reports on Aukus, nuclear submarines, war powers reform & the Defence Strategic Review on Sunday 26th March, 6.30pm AEDT.  REGISTER HERE.