Become AuggieStudy / Part 2: Australia's democratic beliefs, rights and liberties
Privileges of citizenship
- Vote in elections and referendums
- Children born overseas can apply for citizenship by descent
- Apply for jobs in the Public Service and Defence Force
- Stand for parliament if 18 or over and not a dual citizen
- Apply for an Australian passport and re-enter without a visa
- Get consular help from Australian missions overseas
- Overseas, you must still obey local laws
| Privilege | Detail |
|---|---|
| Vote | Federal, state or territory elections and referendums |
| Citizenship by descent | For your children born overseas |
| Government jobs | Australian Public Service; Army, Navy, Air Force |
| Stand for parliament | Aged 18+ and not a dual citizen |
| Passport | Apply for one; re-enter Australia without a visa |
| Consular assistance | Embassies, high commissions, consulates; emergency passports |
Key facts
- Vote in elections and referendums.
- Apply for overseas-born children to become citizens by descent.
- Apply for jobs in the Australian Public Service and Australian Defence Force.
- Stand for parliament: 18+ and not a dual citizen.
- Apply for an Australian passport; re-enter without a visa.
- Consular help overseas from embassies, high commissions and consulates.
- Overseas, you must obey that country's laws.