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Australia to fast track citizenship for New Zealanders

Australia to fast track citizenship for New Zealanders

By Naveel Krishant
23/04/2023
[Photo: BBC News]

Australia has announced plans to make it easier for hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders living in the country to become Australian citizens.

From 1st July, they can apply for citizenship as long as they have lived in Australia for four years or more and arrived after 2001.

They will also no longer need to apply for permanent residency first to be eligible for citizenship.

New Zealand has campaigned for reform since visa rules toughened in 2001.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made the announcement yesterday.

Source: BBC

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