AustraliaDemocratic beliefs 25 · Democratic beliefs, rights and liberties

Citizens have a responsibility to help defend Australia if the need arises. Which statement about the Australian Defence Force is correct?

  1. aJoining the defence force is voluntaryCorrect answer
  2. bOnly men must join the defence force
  3. cAll citizens must join the reserve at age 21
  4. dEvery citizen must serve for one year at age 18

Why?

Australia has no compulsory military service. People choose for themselves whether to join the defence force.

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