Pip Hinman

Soldiers marching in a line. Inset: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

War powers reform inquiry says PM must continue to call the shots

The government’s war powers inquiry recommends no fundamental reform, despite a majority of submissions arguing for parliamentary oversight before committing the country to wars. Pip Hinman reports.

Labor and the Coalition united to block the war powers reform bill

Labor, Coalition sink war power reform bill

Labor and the Coalition voted together to block a bill that would mandate parliament to vote on whether or not to go to war, reports Pip Hinman. 

the money for nuclear subs could instead be spent on public health and education

ACTU, NSW Teachers Federation question AUKUS nuclear submarines

The Australian Council of Trade Unions and the NSW Teachers' Federation are concerned about the rise in militarism linked with the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal. Pip Hinman reports.

Oliver Schulz's charge relates to the shooting death of Afghan man Dad Mohammad during an ADF raid.

First SAS soldier charged for war crimes in Afghanistan

In a significant development in justice and accountability, the first soldier to face war crimes charges for their alleged actions in Afghanistan is set to face court. Pip Hinman reports.

Peace activist: 'Metal shops should be helping the climate transition, not preparing for war'

Peace campaigners argue that engineering firms should instead be awarded grants to manufacture components for the climate transition. Pip Hinman reports.

Kobi Shetty and Philippa Scott

Balmain candidates quizzed on council demergers

Residents for Deamalgamation confronted Labor's Philippa Scott and The Greens' Kobi Shetty about their views on demerging Inner West Council. Pip Hinman reports.

Opposition grows to billions for AUKUS nuclear submarines

Reaction against the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal has been swift, reports Pip Hinman.

Socialist candidate: ‘NSW is a police state’

Activist Stephen Langford has been arrested for failing to adhere to draconian bail conditions, which prevent him from being in the Sydney CBD. Pip Hinman reports.

Protesters say ‘no’ to AUKUS, nuclear-powered submarines

Anti-war protests outside MPs’ offices demanded that AUKUS be scrapped and the $170 billion allocated to nuclear-powered submarines be instead spent on human need, reports Pip Hinman.

Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong with background of soldiers

Did Labor ever support war powers reform?

Those who thought the federal Labor Party supported reforming the antiquated war powers would be startled to hear Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong make it clear the government does not. Pip Hinman reports.

A B-52 bomber superimposed over a camouflage pattern, with a red No symbol

Take action against AUKUS, militarisation on Feb 24

Anti-war and peace networks are organising a national protest outside federal MPs’ offices, demanding an end to AUKUS and the billions being wasted on a new arms race. Pip Hinman reports.

Arms race

Profiteering from militarism: How NATO is using Russia’s war in Ukraine

Stop Wapenhandel and The Transnational Institute co-produced an important dossier in November that details the enormous funds the West is spending on a new arms race, reports Pip Hinman.