1. Did the war change the role and place of women in Australian
... contribution to the war effort in any official capacity. Labour shortages forced the government to allow women to take a more active role in war work, and in February 1941 the RAAF received cabinet approval to establish the Women's Auxiliary Air Force. At the same time, the navy also began employing female ... to the war effort in any official capacity. Labour shortages forced the government to allow women to take a more active role in war work, and in February 1941 the RAAF received cabinet approval to establish the Women's Auxiliary Air Force. At the same time, the navy also began empl...
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