We are seeking the abolition of these weapons since they are already illegal under the terms of the Geneva Convention to which Australia is a signatory. Australia is also a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

The results of exposure to the effects of these horrific weapons, which are both chemically toxic and radioactively harmful, are not acceptable to civilised humanity.

We condemn the American, Australian and British Governments (and the fifteen or more other countries who have bought these weapons from American armaments manufacturers) for their use, or their support of the use of these weapons.

We call on all involved governments to institute without delay a full-scale testing program for veterans of all the wars in which these weapons have been used.

We call for this program also to be used to test every civilian in every theatre of war where these weapons have been used and for the urgent implementation of a program of care, support, treatment and compensation for all victims of exposure to this toxic tide.

We call on the United Nations to implement a program right away for the abolition of these weapons from the world's arsenals.