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To call on the Australian Federal Government to establish an officially recognised and funded Department |
of Peace, with full accountability and responsibility to the Australian People for ensuring that all
Government Departments and Instrumentalities adhere to and practice a Culture of Peace, both in
Australia and overseas. Additionally to support and encourage the development of a global Culture of
Peace within their international relations and as a matter of foreign policy. |
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To facilitate the Australian State and Federal Governments professionalising and officially recognising the |
peace process so that the voices of the peacemakers are heard at the highest levels of government
decision making. |
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To assist the Australian Federal Government to support the peace initiatives of the United Nations and to |
implement the programme of action outlined in the 1999 UN Declaration on a Culture of Peace. |
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To work with the Australian State and Federal Governments to implement and exemplify a Culture of |
Peace, thus all taking responsibility for setting the highest example to the Australian people. |
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To address the root causes of violence in our society by researching, facilitating and strengthening |
support for conflict avoidance in domestic, workplace, national and international areas. |
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By using foresight prior to a conflict arising and to mobilise peacemakers and peacebuilders if conflict |
does arise. |
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To facilitate peace education programmes and the establishing of a Peace Academy. |
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To support the International People's Initiative working towards the creation of Departments of Peace and |
Ministries for Peace within governments worldwide. |
