Manpower controls

Labour Controls

Regulations introduced during WWII to manage manpower between armed services and industry.

Manpower Directorate

Established in January 1942, it had extensive powers to manage labor during WWII in Australia.

Reserved Occupations

Jobs deemed essential for war supplies that were protected from military service enlistment.

Schedule of Reserved Occupations

Replaced the previous list in March 1942 and prioritized essential industries for manpower during the war.

National Registration

Process where all males and females over 16 had to register, influencing their work authority.

Exemption Power

Authority of the Manpower Directorate to exempt individuals from military service or prevent enlistment.

Restrict Employment Rights

Manpower Regulations allowed control over an individual’s employment choices and movements.

Identity Card

A card mandated in 1942 for Australians, marking the first government requirement of personal identification.

British Subjects

Refers to Australians during WWII, as Australian citizenship was not established until 1949.

Crisis in Manpower

Situation where military demands exceeded available labor, necessitating strict labor regulations.