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[ Australian Citizenship ]
Citizenship Test Review
Australia's Minister for Immigration and Citizenship has appointed an independent committee to conduct a review of the Australian citizenship test, focussing on the operation of the test and the issues that surround it.
Submissions or comments are welcomed and should be provided to the review committee by 5 June 2008 at: www.citizenshiptestreview.gov.au
Important Information
Important changes on applying for Australian Citizenship came into effect on 1 October 2007. Please check the link below for further information:
http://www.citizenship.gov.au/applying/index.htm
Changes to Australian Citizenship have recently been passed and a new Act came into effect on 1 July 2007.
The legislation:
- changes the residence requirement for Australian citizenship*
- removes the age limit for Australian citizenship by descent and resumption
- prohibits the approval of citizenship where a person is a threat to national security
- strengthens the provisions for revocation of Australian citizenship.
For more information, visit: http://www.citizenship.gov.au
*Note:
permanent residents as at 30 June 2007 will not be affected by the new residence requirement if they apply before 30 June 2010.
Information about citizenship matters can be obtained from the Australian Government’s citizenship website. See: Australian citizenship
Citizenship by Descent
Information regarding Citizenship by Descent and whom may be registered is contained in Form 118. See: http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/118.pdf (pdf).
Applications for Citizenship by Descent may be lodged with the Australian Consulate-General in Hong Kong. Please refer to the checklist to prepare your application. See: Citizenship by descent (pdf, 36k).