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The Australian Citizenship Act 2007 is a comprehensive legislation that outlines the process for acquiring and ceasing Australian citizenship. The Act recognizes that Australian citizenship represents full and formal membership of the community of the Commonwealth of Australia, involving reciprocal rights and obligations that unite all Australians.

Key aspects of the Act include:

  • Automatic acquisition of citizenship: Certain individuals, such as those born in Australia to at least one Australian citizen or permanent resident parent, automatically acquire citizenship.
  • Citizenship by application: Individuals can apply for citizenship through various means, including citizenship by descent, adoption, and conferral.
  • Ceasing Australian citizenship: Citizens can renounce their citizenship, and the Minister can revoke it in certain circumstances.

The Act also includes provisions related to evidence of Australian citizenship, personal identifiers, and definitions of key terms such as "responsible parent" and "serious offence".

Overall, the Australian Citizenship Act 2007 aims to ensure that citizens have a common bond and reciprocal rights and obligations, while respecting their diversity.

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