Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

a separate 'army' should be created that does not focus on defence or military at all but on emergency service and relief for natural disasters and ecological and social assistance learning and using skills for building, repairing, planting, medical aid and even just plain old sandbagging. all can become trained volunteer fire fighters and assist in any and all emergency situations around the country and perhaps even overseas boosting out emergency services where ever needed. these skills are non violent and transferable when service is complete. similar to the peace corps but australian based. exemptions for those doing further study or with sole care of children.

No, we have a professional Military, not a babysitting service.

Yes, as reservists. One year of basic training in ADF to build gun and defense literacy while building mateship and an egalitarian national psychology. Undertaken immediatly after the HSC and before University. The year would expose all young Australians (and refugees) to all education and career paths in ADF. Thereby potentially increasing recruitment of young Australians who are paid while they study and do a tour of duty. And potentially leading to a more agile national enterprise and a strong national defense and personal ethos.

No, the military should not be compulsory and should be reduced in size

No, the military can be a very traumatic time and can lead to mental health problems. The service should be optional.

No, the ADF was founded on volunteer service, and conscription could cause logistical issues.

There should be compulsory national service, but there should be other options of giving back to Australia in addition to military service.

Yes, however they can only do so if they are deemed physically, mentally and psychologically fit to do so

Two years of military service or service in assisting police, firefighting - medical - environmental - helping farmers etc.

No, National Service should be required of those with no prospects of education/employment but be any number of services, not just military (i.e. picking fruit, repairing farming fences, helping in hospitals)

I think a National Service programme is a good idea, but military service should be voluntary unless we are at war which threatens National Security - the Scandinavian model of allowing a choice of community, fire, ambulance service as alternatives helps build life skills and contributes to society and citizenship ideals.

men 36 weeks women 28 weeks and those that don't want to stay in the military wont called into war and more better training very simpler to

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Yes, but focus on military training, as it can teach excellent skills and lessons, foster comradery, and prioritise education and skill development.

No, the ADF has built itself on a highly professional volunteer model. Increasing incentives to join would be more preferable than outright forcing people to serve.

I would support more of a choose your own adventure option, where community service roles and further education are an option as well as the military.

Yes, one year of military and basic life skill training. But no deployment or life threatening situations

No, since Australia relies on highly-skilled naval and air forces, the costs of compulsory military service would outweigh the benefits

Yes, as long as there are provisions in place to prevent these soldiers from being deployed to combat overseas.

No, the ADF is built on volunteer service. We should focus on greater incentives to join instead for our serving members.

Yes, but never to serve in any overseas conflicts or peace keeping. All services within Australian Territories.

At least two years of part time community service or one year full time community service which could be military, emergency services, health or aged care, community volunteer programs.

No, but there should be a requirement to provide national service in some form (potentially non-military)

No, but all 18 year old male should be required to provide 18 months of civil service, and all 18 year old female citizens should be required to provide 12 months of civil service.

No instead have a mandatory service act where they could choose the option of military serv, police service or civil training

look at this generation, nobody really wants to spend years doing this when they could be doing other stuff related to their own future lifes, even with the emphasis of more backing from the Government for University and ATAR scores and VCE courses, it's literally useless, only unless the individual wants to.

yes but they should have the choice if they participate in violence

No, recidivist offenders should.

Yes, But If the country is under attack

People should be encouraged to contribute to The Armed Forces but it can be focused on education and skill development as well as military training.

Only if we are in need of fit men for soldiers with consent

Not necessarily military service but one year of service yes

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I believe that this would be a good option for adolescents for reform.

Only the people who want to pursue that career choice should do it. I would only think that should be incorporated if we were in panic of war

Yes, but with the option of community service instead.

If the time comes where we need people to serve, they should, but other than that, it should be a free choice.

Yes 12 months of military service or service in a volunteer organisation-bush fire brigade,sea surf rescue,ses,soup kitchens,helping the aged etc.learn respect,humility,charity,selflessness,pride in community and country

Yes but only for those who do not peruse further education and the service should focus on skill and education development and less military. Should be done for two years

only if they study a vocational degree/trade/training and not to see active service

Yes, but only if they pass a specific test and if it is needed

served as punishment, education or employment and skill development

it should be encouraged for education and skill development

I would want to call it a 'mandatory year of social contribution' and it could be either military service, or community service to support lower socio-economic groups in ways that is meaningful and helpful.

they make their own choice

Yes, but only in times of high tension.

No, it should be optional

Yes, one year of military service for citizens, two years for those who are unemployed and three years for people who are building a criminal record. It should also have to focus on education skill development.

No, but they should be required to provide national service somewhere.

No, service should only be needed in times of crisis

It is only if they want to

Military service should be required however, there must be a choice on whether they get sent into an area of conflict or not.

1 year of military training For all 18 year olds

between the ages of 18-30 they must provide at least a year in the army

It should be a criminal act to even consider coercion or enforce military participation of Australia's people. You do not have the mental health support for all the minds ruined from military service. Look at how many vets you have left laying homeless on the streets from past wars already. DO NOT USE OUR CHILDREN FOR YOUR FIGHTS. If the Prime minister cant get on the front line with its people, it should NOT be sending its people! Australia is not at war on our shores.

have to spend the rest of their life in the military

Yes, but only one year, the worlds peace isn’t going to last forever and in a event of a war it is better to already have prior training

Yes, but only males, and only for those who do not pursue further education or employment

No - But incentivise military service e.g. certain benefits designed to intice.

No wars should ever happen

Yes, but not for conflict roles. 1 year and only in support roles at their home towns or local bases.

yes, but not get send into action

Yes but the program should be vocational and skills development (not woke indoctrination) and for those who are mentally and physically fit (adhd not an excuse) could be part of credit to a uni or trade and provide benefits for those that have served so that those that wish to be exempt do not get the benefits.

No instead make a mandatory national service act where they can choose between police force, military or a some sort of job/ civil service

Yes, Men should be required to provide at least 2 years of military services.

Depends on the person and the situation. If putin's russian *** starts a world war 3 because he launched a nuke at ukraine then every man needs to be put in the military and all the women have to be the nurses.

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men go war

Yes, but for 6 months and everyone that has completed military service should have a certificate proving as such.

Yes, but instead of 1 year, just half a year.

Reserve Force if not doing further education

No but if they join they get Ben if it’s like healthcare, education and skill development for future employment. Those who have a low criminal record around the age of 17-30 must serve time in the army as a community service and decrease their time.

Yes, for example Switzerland does not have a big standing army, but a large majority of its population has done some military training and therefor if Switzerland comes under attack it can mobalize its entire contry

If the citizen is an able bodied male not actively seeking further education or employment

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Yes, but include civil service as well, and only for those who do not pursue further education or employment.

Yes, but only for those who are starting to build a criminal record AND focus on education and skill development

Great question. Life skills and knowledge to keep with you as you enter adulthood. A choice of further training should be given to those who want to pursue a military or like that of.

Yes, but only for those who do not pursue further education or employment and those who are starting to build a criminal record.

Yes, but with less focus on military training and more focus on education and skill development. It should be two years service but not in active combat situations.

Yes to all the yes options and after the time if they stay in military that’s when they can increase military training

No, but all should at least go through basic training at kapooka or similar

Only if you are medically and physically able

Community service or military service

There should be no obligation but education and high level employment post serving should be incentivising.

No, but a steady year spent in care or community service would be a notion.

No but encourage it and provide good incentives

Yes, only if national service existed, so an alternative of one year in emergency services.

Compulsory community service. Not military.

Should be able to just apply and get in but able to opt out if not interested.

it should be a government service of any type

Yes but for benefit

No, there should be National Service with. Focus on emergency management (fire,flooding, natural disasters) skill development and education that provides a wide community benefit. NOT military

No, but citizens should be required to provide a year of community service with choice of the type of service (e.g. Healthcare, Education, Military, Justice etc.)

The government should introduce a volunteer program that gives benefits upon completion.

No, a citizen option should be introduced; thus military or citizen options possible, absolutely compulsory of everyone upon turning 18, to be enacted before age 20, no deferrals almost no exemptions (these would lie with disabled people and criminals); service 18 months.

Yes, but with exemptions for those with medical disabilities.

Yes, if receiving welfare and not studying

Perhaps for criminals, that's an idea. But I do not really have an opinion on this. However I do agree a lot that Australia needs more military personnel, including fighters, and much much more equipment and vehicles. Overall, our military needs to be boosted greatly. I hold the opinion that our allies should be given the option of loaning Australia drops and having them sign with Australia to boost the countries numbers, as well as other countries sharing equipment and vehicles. Though this opinion is not held strongly, only the larger military opinion is, though that is a route to achieving a larger military.