The possible introduction of a “citizen army” to protect Australia in wartime was the hot topic on The Kyle and Jackie O Show on Wednesday.
And it seems Generation Z Aussies aren't particularly keen on the idea of being called up to fight if conscription were ever introduced.
KIIS FM's Kyle Sandilands and Jackie 'O' Henderson were stunned as they listened to young callers saying they would much rather party than fight for their country.
One male caller said he would “absolutely” refuse to leave if a war broke out, especially because his social calendar wouldn't allow it.
“My calendar is literally completely booked,” the caller said.
The possible introduction of a “citizen army” to protect Australia in wartime was the hot topic on The Kyle and Jackie O Show on Wednesday. Pictured: Kyle Sandilands
“I've got new seasons of Ru Paul's Drag Racing coming up, I've got Mardi Gras coming up, I've spent an absolute fortune!” “Look, Taylor Swift is coming,” he continued.
“Yes, two words, Kyle & Jackie O. Nervous poop,” another caller added.
Meanwhile, caller Stacey said she would “absolutely” not go to the draft and protested against the long hours military service demands of recruits.
“Look guys, I'm not a morning person, and if I have to get up this early and don't have time to do my hair, makeup, and nails for all those pretty looking soldiers over there, there's no way in.” “Damn, this is happening,” she said.
Conscription would affect people between the ages of 18 and 40 and would likely entail at least two years of military service.
KIIS FM's Kyle Sandilands and Jackie “O” Henderson were stunned as they listened to young callers express their views on conscription
Jackie shocked Kyle when she announced that she would be willing to fight if Australia was attacked.
The Australian government used conscripts in World War II (1939–1945) and the Vietnam War (1964–1975).
Conscription was abolished by the Whitlam government in 1972.
Jackie “O” Henderson (right) shocked Kyle when she announced she would be willing to fight if Australia was attacked.