https://padlet.com/massimo_galimi/nqzs5j9sjeb9 Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War was a contentious issue right from the get-go in 1962 when military advisers were first sent to Vietnam. Protests and anti-war campaigns began from this moment, and continued for the next decade until all Australian troops and forces had been withdrawn. After the Menzies government introduced National Service, and by 1967, many more protests began and Australian citizens were outraged. The most outspoken anti-war protesters were: • the Australian Labor Party • the Trade Unions • the Universities • the Save Our Sons group. en-us 2018-09-19 04:30:58 UTC 2024-12-26 18:35:27 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Shakinghands.png noa_suzor https://padlet.com/massimo_galimi/nqzs5j9sjeb9/wish/283250355 The ALP opposed the commitment of troops to Vietnam, but it was difficult to form a distinct policy for a party that was widely split over many issues. Labor leader Arthur Calwell had the unenviable job of responding to the government in parliament. While opposing the War, he could not be seen to be anti-American or unpatriotic. Calwell supported the ideas of the British and Canadian governments, who encouraged the United States to enter negotiations with North Vietnam.]]> 2018-09-19 04:40:39 UTC https://padlet.com/massimo_galimi/nqzs5j9sjeb9/wish/283250355 noa_suzor https://padlet.com/massimo_galimi/nqzs5j9sjeb9/wish/283250436 The Australian Labor Party and its leader Arthur Calwell were strongly opposed to Australia taking part in the war. In June, Menzies declared that Australia was at war in Vietnam. In 1967, Australian troops fighting in Vietnam increased to 8,300.The Australian public were also extremely against theconscription act.]]> 2018-09-19 04:41:01 UTC https://padlet.com/massimo_galimi/nqzs5j9sjeb9/wish/283250436 noa_suzor https://padlet.com/massimo_galimi/nqzs5j9sjeb9/wish/283250509 2018-09-19 04:41:31 UTC https://padlet.com/massimo_galimi/nqzs5j9sjeb9/wish/283250509 noa_suzor https://padlet.com/massimo_galimi/nqzs5j9sjeb9/wish/283251227 2018-09-19 04:46:03 UTC https://padlet.com/massimo_galimi/nqzs5j9sjeb9/wish/283251227 massimo_galimi https://padlet.com/massimo_galimi/nqzs5j9sjeb9/wish/283251600 2018-09-19 04:49:06 UTC https://padlet.com/massimo_galimi/nqzs5j9sjeb9/wish/283251600 massimo_galimi https://padlet.com/massimo_galimi/nqzs5j9sjeb9/wish/283251751 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDHyB0kE5Z0]]> 2018-09-19 04:50:03 UTC https://padlet.com/massimo_galimi/nqzs5j9sjeb9/wish/283251751