Australian home front during World War II
Although most Australian civilians lived far from the front line, the Australian home front during World War II played a significant role in the Allied victory and led to permanent changes to Australian society.
Australian women were encouraged to contribute to the war effort by joining one of the female branches of the armed forces or participating in the labour force
Robert Menzies broadcasting to the nation the news of the outbreak of war, 1939. (See quote to right).
Naval recruits march along Melbourne Street in Brisbane, 1941
RAAF march in November 1941
In customary international law, an enemy alien is any native, citizen, denizen or subject of any foreign nation or government with which a domestic nation or government is in conflict and who is liable to be apprehended, restrained, secured and removed. Usually, the countries are in a state of declared war.
Family held at Tatura Internment Camp 3, Australia, in 1943