WARPRECAUTIONSACT

The War Precautions Act, passed in 1914 was the act of legislature that enabled the government to maintain supreme control of Australia throughout the war. It gave the government censorship powers over newspapers, reports and advertisements, as well as the power to arrest anyone suspected of hindering Australian recruitment or war efforts. This included those who spoke out in protest of conscription or foreigners of German descent. These people were often jailed or forced to work in labour camps in order to prevent any social disruption regarding the war. 1247904457

The war precautions act was an act that demonstrated Australia's eagerness to assist it's allies in war. Shuting down all trade with Germany and banning German companies from operation is Australia. Censorship on all media content that would see the decline of support for the war was enforced.-Jeffy

the war precautions act was introduced by andrew fishers labor governemnt giving them ranging powers in the defence of the nation. trade with germany was ceased. silenced all who opposed the war, helping/assisting the enemy, hindering recruitment. some groups were against it but were silenced such as the quakers -peterdea is a weenie

The War Precautions Act. Andrew Fisher shows the hatred by introducing legislation to have power of the nation. This power had restriction on CIVIL LIBERTIES; freedom of association, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion, freedom of movement. The government has the power to stop anyone who assists the enemy and also had the power to stop trade and connect between the two countries. -AG. (:

The War Precautions Act was introduced by Andrew Fisher's Labor government. It enabled the Government to have ranging powers in defence of the nation, contol the press, introduce strict censorship, and have the power to arrest/charge anybody who assisted the enemy. Civil Liberties were also restricted. The Quakers were against The War Precautions Act. - Tahlia.

When the War Precautions Act was introduced by Andrew Fisher, all contracts and trade between Austaralia and Germany were destroyed, anyone who seemed to be assisting the enemy in someway or was interferring with recruitment was now able to be arrested or charged. Many people agreed with this new act but traditional pacifist groups, such as the Quakers didn't. The voices of those who didnt agree were never heard. 1247646484

The labour government of Andrew Fisher introduced the legislation, and contracts with German companies were cancelled and trade was stopped. Under this act the Government controlled the press, they introduced censorship, they restricted civil liberties. Some groups disapproved this such as the Quakers. -Taylor

The War Precautions act was introduced by Andrew Fisher of the labour government. This act restricted peoples cival liberties and made the media highly censored but even so most people were in favor of the act except fro some monority groups such as the Quakers. Under this act all contracts and trade with Australia and Germany were termanated. Anyone who was hindering recrutment or assisting the enemy could be charged.

The War Precautions Act was created to restrict all activities and life of those considered as an enemy or threat to the Australian nation. This act greatly affected the German population in Australia which was approximately 2 percent (4,500 people). The desire of this act created by Andrew Fisherwas to protect Australia from those living inside her that could potentialy betray the country, ie, spies. Under the act, press, censorship and arrest could be given to any who assisted the enemy in any way. 1247738360