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Defence Act 1990

Terms and conditions of service in the armed forces - Provisions relating to minors

37: Liability of minors for active service

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"Young people in the Armed Forces are not forced to fight if they are under 18 years old."

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You are in the Armed Forces, but under 18 years old. You are not liable for active service. This is stated in the Defence Act 1990, which was amended by the Defence Amendment Act 2001.

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Part 4Terms and conditions of service in the armed forces
Provisions relating to minors

37Liability of minors for active service

  1. No person serving in the Armed Forces who is under 18 years is liable for active service.

Notes
  • Section 37: substituted, on , by section 5 of the Defence Amendment Act 2001 (2001 No 62).