Becoming an Australian citizen means that you are making an ongoing commitment to Australia and all that this country stands for. It is an important milestone in your life.
Australian citizenship is a privilege that offers enormous rewards. By becoming an Australian citizen, you are joining a unique national community.
here are 3 main ways to become an Australian citizen:
By birth
If you are born in Australia and one or both of your parents is an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia.
By descent
If you are the child of an Australian citizen but you are born overseas, you will generally be granted Australian citizenship.
By grant
If you are a non-citizen of Australia, you can apply to become an Australian citizen (by conferral).