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Conscription was introduced in Australia by the Holt Government due to the National Service Act passed in 1964. This continued until 1971 when Australia pulled out of the Vietnam War.
Conscription was used in World War 1, when men wouldn't join the army the Government used conscription as a way of making men join. They had absolutely no choice.
Australia had conscription in place and active , before the Vietnam war in 1972 ,( or somewhere close to that) in the elections, the labor party defeated the democratic party. this was due to the labor party promising to abolish conscription and allow conscripted soldiers out of the army when labor won this did happen and there has not been conscription since
Australia has never had a problem getting the soldiers it needed for a war. conscription however can be handy if you are looking for canon foder that hasn't had much money spent on it in training.
who opposed (argued against) conscription in Australia during world war 1 and why? who opposed (argued against) conscription in Australia during world war 1 and why?
whats the actual question?
The age of entry was lowered
Australians did not support conscription in WW1 all the troops Australia sent were volunteers.
Propaganda was used in Australia during World War I to sway public opinion towards conscription. It involved exaggerating the threat to Australia, questioning the loyalty of those who opposed conscription, and portraying conscription as necessary for the survival of the nation. This propaganda campaign divided the country, leading to two referendums on conscription in 1916 and 1917, both of which were defeated.
Conscription was introduced in Australia by the Holt Government due to the National Service Act passed in 1964. This continued until 1971 when Australia pulled out of the Vietnam War.
You can go to the Australian war Memorial web site www.awm.gov.au or search a person who was enlisted in any of the wars www.awm.gov.au/find/index.asp . Hope this is of some help. Regards Leisa
The Compulsory conscription was ordered by Hitler in the World War 2, that was against the Treaty of Versailles
During World War II, many countries implemented conscription to bolster their military forces. Notable nations that enforced conscription included the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany, the Soviet Union, and Japan. Each country had its own policies and timelines for conscription, often reflecting the urgent need for troops as the war progressed. Overall, conscription played a crucial role in mobilizing millions of soldiers for the conflict.
Yes, Australia drafted men during the war.
Like the US, the last time was the Vietnam War.
Conscription was used in World War 1, when men wouldn't join the army the Government used conscription as a way of making men join. They had absolutely no choice.