The citizenship residence requirement, explained with worked examples
By Arnela Tolic, Principal Solicitor, Tolic Lawyers, Parramatta · Current as at 25 September 2026 To meet the general citizenship residence requirement, you must have lived in Australia lawfully for four years immediately before applying, including the last 12 months as a permanent resident. You must not have been away for more than 12 months […]
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