Outlined below is general information about the process of
acquiring Australian citizenship:
AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP ELIGIBILITY
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Children born in Australia.
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Children adopted from overseas.
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Children born overseas to
Australian citizen parents.
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People who lived in Australia
before 1949.
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Permanent Residents
AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP PROCESS
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Lodge Application for grant of citizenship (provide supporting documents)
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| 2. |
Application will be assessed by the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA) and Applicant may be asked to attend an interview.
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| 3. |
If Application is successful - DIMA invites Applicant to attend a Citizenship ceremony.
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Applicant attends Citizenship ceremony and makes a pledge of commitment as a citizen of Australia.
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Applicant receives Certificate of Citizenship. |
AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP RIGHTS
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Right to vote in government elections.
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Apply for an Australian passport.
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Apply to serve in the Australian
defence forces.
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Apply for public office or stand
for election as a Member of Parliament.
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Apply for specific government
jobs.
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Right to register your child (under 25 years,
born overseas) as an Australian citizen by descent.
AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
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Obey the laws.
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Enrol on the electoral register
and vote at all elections.
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Serve on a jury, if required.
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Defend Australia, if required.
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