The world is witnessing the devastating consequences of relentless military conflict: lives lost, communities shattered, and nations left in ruins. Yet, despite these stark lessons, global powers and political leaders continue to prioritise ever-expanding defence budgets over genuine pathways to peace.
Australia’s military spending is set to soar, driven in large part by massive investments in submarines under the AUKUS pact and pressure from the United States; an 'ally' whose reliability has been questioned in situations such as its recent dealings with Qatar where the US has a major military base.
But why should Australia blindly follow foreign directives when the US itself is crippled by a staggering national debt of US$37.4 trillion, and the UK shoulders a debt of US$3.8 trillion? Meanwhile, Australia’s own debt stands at US$620 billion, projected to hit AU$1 trillion by year’s end—much of it fuelled by military spending.
Imagine the transformation if even a fraction of these hundreds of billions were redirected towards constructive endeavours: strengthening global partnerships, providing affordable housing, ensuring clean water, securing food supplies, investing in diplomacy, and promoting peacekeeping. Such choices would ensure cooperation over confrontation and lay the foundation for a more stable, compassionate, and prosperous world.
How much longer will taxpayers tolerate watching their hard-earned money funnelled into senseless wars; wars orchestrated not by the people, but by a handful of extremely wealthy and vindictive men ruling from their mansions and palaces?
Australia’s military spending is set to soar, driven in large part by massive investments in submarines under the AUKUS pact and pressure from the United States; an 'ally' whose reliability has been questioned in situations such as its recent dealings with Qatar where the US has a major military base.
But why should Australia blindly follow foreign directives when the US itself is crippled by a staggering national debt of US$37.4 trillion, and the UK shoulders a debt of US$3.8 trillion? Meanwhile, Australia’s own debt stands at US$620 billion, projected to hit AU$1 trillion by year’s end—much of it fuelled by military spending.
Imagine the transformation if even a fraction of these hundreds of billions were redirected towards constructive endeavours: strengthening global partnerships, providing affordable housing, ensuring clean water, securing food supplies, investing in diplomacy, and promoting peacekeeping. Such choices would ensure cooperation over confrontation and lay the foundation for a more stable, compassionate, and prosperous world.
How much longer will taxpayers tolerate watching their hard-earned money funnelled into senseless wars; wars orchestrated not by the people, but by a handful of extremely wealthy and vindictive men ruling from their mansions and palaces?
