5 September 2017
© Commonwealth of Australia 2017 ISBN 978-1-76010-643-0
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Purpose of the bill Overview of the key provisions of the bill Conduct of the inquiry Financial implications of the proposed measures Reports by other committees Structure of this report Acknowledgements
2014 bill National Consultation on Citizenship Government's response to the National Consultation
Additional requirements for citizenship by conferral Additional powers of the Minister Additional requirements impacting children Committee views
Inappropriate English language requirements General residence requirements A lack of evidence to justify the changes The Government’s claims around National Security Integration Conclusion
Introduction English language Increase to four years Increase in Ministerial discretion Children born to non-citizens
Public submissions Answers to questions on notice Additional Information Tabled Documents
Australian Citizenship: Your right, your responsibility—National Consultation on Citizenship: Final Report
Committee SecretarySenate Legal and Constitutional Affairs CommitteePO Box 6100Parliament HouseCanberra ACT 2600 Phone: +61 2 6277 3560legcon.sen@aph.gov.au
The bill would amend the Australian Citizenship Act 2007 (the Act) and the Migration Act 1958 (the Migration Act) to strengthen the requirements to become an Australian citizen and other key provisions.
31 Aug 2017: Brisbane25 Aug 2017: Melbourne24 Aug 2017: Canberra
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