Most migrants come to Australia with the intention of eventually applying for permanent residence and then ultimately Australian citizenship. Of course to be granted either of these or initially a visa, applicants must meet character requirements.
It’s now harder than ever to become an Australian citizen. We live in a great country so it’s not surprising that many people want to make Australia their permanent home.
While we don’t want to let just anyone into Australia, how stringent should we be on permanent residents wanting citizenship?
There has been a great deal in the media about Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton and his character test. In effect since late 2014, the character test has the potential to block aspirations of being an Australian citizen.
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There are more Australians born overseas living in this country than ever before. In fact, 28% of Australia’s population weren’t born here, but they’ve made Australia their home and have become official citizens.
If you have a past criminal conviction, Immigration officials will need to decide whether you are a reformed character.
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