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Quaker Peace and Legislation Committee
Purpose
The Quaker Peace & Legislation Committee informs Quakers about key policies and may suggest or take action on their behalf. It also supports peace projects and collaboration with Regional Meetings.
Who We Are
The Quaker Peace & Legislation Committee (QPLC) advocates for peace, social justice, and sustainability in Australian policy and international relations. Guided by Quaker values of nonviolence, integrity, and equality, we seek to inform and engage decision-makers and the public on issues that affect human rights, disarmament, and the well-being of our planet.
Through research, analysis, and advocacy, QPLC monitors developments in government policies and global affairs, providing Watching Briefs and Action Alerts to highlight key concerns and opportunities for action. Our work is rooted in a commitment to building a just and peaceful world.
Left: Meeting with Independent MP Helen Haines (centre), joined by (L-R) Harold Wilkinson (QPLC Convenor), David Purnell (QPLC), Jessica Morrison (QPLC Peaceworker), and Ry Atkinson (Amnesty).
Right: Meeting with Labor MP Susan Templeman (left), alongside (L-R) Harold Wilkinson (QPLC Convenor), David Purnell (QPLC), and Jessica Morrison (QPLC Peaceworker).
Current Advocacy Work
QPLC’s current advocacy work is shared through our Watching Briefs and Action Alerts, which provide timely analysis of emerging policy issues and opportunities for action. Our most recent Watching Briefs and Action Alerts address issues including refugee policy, Palestine, anti-protest laws, nuclear disarmament, and climate justice.
View all current and recent Watching Briefs and Action Alerts:
quakersaustralia.info/QPLC/watching-briefs-action-alerts
The Watching Briefs and Action Alerts page is updated regularly and includes both current items and an archive of past briefings.