ICAN (The International Campaign to abolish Nuclear Weapons)
applauds the delay to the US deal to allow uranium to be sold to India. Jessica Morrison writes that "the Nuclear Suppliers Group did not approve the US-India deal, instead suggesting over 50 amendments! Disappointingly, Australia not only supported the deal but is rumoured to be lobbying other countries to approve it. This delay risks the entire passage of the deal and so members are urged to again e-mail Foreign Minister Stephen Smith to tell them you think it’s vital to reject the deal."

"This week, the Chair of the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties is publically questioning whether we ratify a treaty to sell uranium to Russia. There also appear to be doubt within the Australian Government about whether to sell uranium to Russia, with the Chair of the Treaties Committee Kelvin Thompson expressing reservations."

ICAN ACT – things to do today!

"Contribute to the Australian Defence Review. Key issues for ICAN include: Australia to reject the protection of US nuclear weapons including supporting foreign military bases.
Mark the International Day of Peace: pledge a small action for 21 September. Events for this day are at www.mapw.org.au
Join the Stop the War Fair campaign against the arms fair opening on Remembrance Day in Adelaide."
ICAN resources are available at: info@icanw.org