Amidst heightened global tensions, the risk of nuclear weapons use has surged to a degree not seen since the Cold War, underscoring the need for ambitious action for disarmament. The UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, which Labor has committed to sign and ratify, presents Australia with a critical opportunity to get on the right side of history. Get the updates and stick around to see the Nobel Peace Prize medal, awarded to ICAN in 2017.
When: Saturday 15th October, 12:30–1:30pm
Where: Lower Town Hall 1
Speakers
Susan Templeman MP
Federal member for Macquarie and head of Australia's delegation to the first Meeting of States Parties to the TPNW in June 2022
Suzanne Varrall
Teaching Fellow with the Faculty of Law at UNSW and Vice-President of Lane Cove Branch. <She has published research on non-proliferation risks and worked as a senior adviser on disarmament for PMC.
Dr Ruth Mitchell FRACS
Chair of International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, Australia
Gem Romuld
Director of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, Australia
MC: Lachlan Good
Vice-President NSW Young Labor
