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Defence Act 1903
59Persons liable to serve in Defence Force in time of war
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59 Persons liable to serve in Defence Force in time of war
All persons (except those who are exempt from service under this Part or to whom this Part does not apply) who:
(a) have resided in Australia for not less than 6 months; and
(c) have attained the age of 18 years but have not attained the age of 60 years;
are liable, when called upon under section 60, to serve in the Defence Force.