We are a
group of (mostly physical) scientists who are concerned about the impact of
science and technology on society and about how to maintain a responsible
government and community attitude to the implementation of new and existing
technology.
Our organisation is
affiliated with similar bodies in other countries, such as SGR (in the UK) and the Verification Technology Information Centre (VERTIC),
also in the
We share a common interest
with the Australian Anti-bases group which, like us, is particularly concerned
about the involvement of Australian/US bases in the NMD program.
We also receive regular
information from organisations like the Union
of Concerned Scientists , the Center for
Defense Information , the Federation of
American Scientists and the Global
Exchange organisation in the
The Women's International
League for Peace and Freedom has also established a very informative website
which you can reach by clicking here.
You will also find allied material on the Science for Peace Web page and
on the website of our Tasmanian friends.
who will be
happy to have your suggestions.
SGR needs new (and
younger) Australian members to carry on the fight against the spread and use of
nuclear weapons and the development of dangerous military technologies. We do
not need membership subscriptions but we need people with enthusiasm. If you
want to join us, contact us at the above address and let us know your
interests.
Apart from providing the
above links to other useful sites we are providing some information on our policy and notes of interest to
members and others. We provide references to articles of
particular interest to our members and others and also provide links to other websites with interesting and cogent
material.
Particularly detailed
information on new