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There are several ways to become a citizen of Australia:

  • Birth: being born in Australia, if at least one of your parents is an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
  • By Ascent: a person born to Australian citizens outside of Australia may also become a citizen immediately upon fulfilling one or several conditions.
  • 10th Birthday: if born in Australia but the above condition is not satisfied, a child who is born and lives in Australia becomes a citizen on their tenth birthday, regardless of their parents' nationality or residence.
  • Permanent Residence and Naturalisation: a person who has obtained permanent residence on or after 1 July, 2007, may apply for citizenship by naturalisation after four (4) years of residence. There are several conditions that apply to this application as well.
  • There are also historical laws that may still apply, as the current leglisation was passed in 2007.

For further information on the citizenship of Australia and conditions mentioned, as well as the historical aspects of it, see the related links.

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