The process of applying for Australian citizenship is not easy, but there are many benefits to becoming a citizen. Australia is peaceful, prosperous and stable. Becoming a citizen comes with many benefits.
Voting
You can vote at any Australian election, whether it is a federal or state/territorial, a municipal one, or if there’s a referendum. It will make you feel like you are part of shaping Australia’s future. Australians are required to vote.
Searching for election
You can hold a variety of positions as an Australian. You cannot hold dual citizenship to be a Federal Member of Parliament unless you prove you’ve tried your best to get the other citizenship removed.
Priority for federal jobs
You can apply for a job in the Australian Defence Force, Australian Public Service or both. You must be an Australian national to apply for most of these positions.
Re-entering Australia without fear of deportation
You can leave Australia for as long as your heart desires as an Australian. No visa is required to return to Australia. You cannot also be expelled for crimes you committed after becoming an Australian citizen.
How to apply for a passport
You are eligible for an Australian passport as an Australian citizen. This may make it easier to travel.
Getting help from a Australian official overseas
Australia maintains many consulates and embassies overseas. As an Australian, you may ask for assistance from an Australian consulate or embassy in the event of an emergency.
Registration of children born abroad as Australian Citizens by descent
You can also register children who were born abroad as Australian Citizens. The children will enjoy the same rights and privileges as Australian-born children.
Refusing to pay for university costs
You may qualify for a deferral in your fees if you are an Australian citizen.
Visa or residency rights simplified
As a citizen of Australia, you are entitled to full residency rights in New Zealand. There is no time restriction or any risk that these rights will be lost.
Australians with professional work can apply for a simplified visa to the U.S.
Adoption
Some states and territories in Australia require one or both parents to be Australian citizens before they can adopt a child.
Reprising Australia
In many international sporting events, it is a requirement that participants who represent Australia are Australians.
