| National Service Act 1951 | |
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| Parliament of Australia | |
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| Citation | No. 2 of 1951 |
| Territorial extent | States and territories of Australia |
| Assented to | 17 March 1951 |
| Repealed | 30 June 1992 |
| Amended by | |
| National Service Act 1964 | |
| Status: Repealed | |
The National Service Act 1951 is a repealed Act of the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia.[1] It provided for the compulsory call-up of males turning 18 on or after 1 November 1950, for service training of 176 days.[2] Trainees were required to remain on the Reserve of the Commonwealth Military Forces (CMF) for five years from initial call up. Men could nominate the service in which they wished to be trained. Those nominating the Navy or the Air Force were considered only if they volunteered for service outside Australia. The first call-up notice was issued on 12 April 1951.
- ^ "National Service Act 1951". Federal Register of Legislation. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ "National Service Scheme, 1951-1972". Australian War Memorial. Retrieved 22 August 2021.