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How to become a citizen in Australia

• have passed a citizenship test (unless over the age of 60)
• be a permanent resident at the time of application, and

also, at time of decision

• satisfy the residence requirement
• be likely to reside, or to continue to reside, in Australia or to

maintain a close and continuing association with Australia

• be of good character. Generally, those over the age of 18 who apply for Australian citizenship must:

Citizenship test The Australian citizenship test has been designed to help future Australian citizens gain an understanding of Australia's:

• values
• traditions
• history
• national symbols To sit the test you must:
• be an Australian permanent resident
• satisfy the department of your identity during the process of registering for the test
• allow the department to take a photograph of you or provide one yourself.

Privileges of Australian citizens

Being an Australian citizen entitles you to the right to:

• live in Australia
• apply for an Australian passport and to leave and re-enter Australia without applying for a resident return visa
• seek assistance from Australian diplomatic representatives while overseas
• work in the public service
• serve in the armed forces
• register as Australian citizens by descent any of your children born overseas after you become an Australian citizen
• stand for Parliament
• vote to elect members of Parliament.