Kiwis to get fast-track citizenship pathway in Australia

Australia will offer a direct pathway to citizenship for some New Zealanders, matching rules for Aussies across the Tasman and skipping permanent residency requirements.

, matching rules for Aussies across the Tasman and skipping permanent residency requirements.

Chris Hipkins will attend an Australian citizenship ceremony with Anthony Albanese in Brisbane on Sunday.The federal government estimates about 670,000 New Zealand citizens live in Australia – close to 15 per cent of New Zealand’s population. There are about 70,000 Australians living in New Zealand. “Australia and New Zealand have a deep friendship, which has been forged through our history, shared values and common outlook,” Mr Albanese said.

The moves come ahead of Anzac Day commemorations and celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement, which allows citizens of the two countries to enter each other’s country to visit, live and work indefinitely.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

FinancialReview /  🏆 2. in AU

Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Major change to citizenship pathway for New Zealanders in AustraliaNew Zealand Prime Minister chrishipkins has hailed Australia’s embrace of Kiwis as “historic” after hundreds of thousands were offered a pathway to citizenship. 7NEWS
Read more »

'It is only fair': New Zealanders get direct pathway to Australian citizenshipSome 400,000 New Zealanders living in Australia will soon have their path to citizenship eased. Here's what's changing.
Read more »

Fast-tracked Aussie citizenship to be offered to New Zealanders living hereNew Zealanders living in Australia will soon be able to apply for citizenship without having to be permanent residents first, in a massive change to Australia&x27;s immigration policy.
Read more »

Kiwis to get fast-track citizenship pathway in AustraliaAustralia will offer a direct pathway to citizenship for some New Zealanders, matching rules for Aussies across the Tasman and skipping permanent residency requirements.
Read more »