Also undertakes some regional monitoring of the arms trade. While the main focus of AIDWatch is on 'monitoring the development dollar' it also monitors Australian defence spending and especially when this comprises Australian aid. A public education and lobbying organization representing a network of like-minded church, trade union, human rights, student and peace groups. Launched originally to oppose military trade shows, COAT's main focus is now the conversion of arms industries into peaceful civilian production. A long-established and respected national peace and justice organization focusing on the arms trade, disarmament and militarism.
Network includes churches, development agencies and community groups as well as individuals.
Main activities are lobbying, education and research. Also publishes Ploughshares Monitor . 4369 Monitors the arms trade, produces authoritative reports and campaigns extensively. In 1995 it is going to step up its campaign against arms sales to Indonesia, aimed at stopping the delivery of British Hawk aircraft. Is publishing a report on the effect of the arms trade on employment and will continue to campaign against secrecy in the arms trade.