A citizen is subject to the laws and protection of that nation or state. Australian citizenship allows formal and legal membership of the community of the Commonwealth of Australia. But citizenship is more than legal rights. Citizenship also includes having pride in being an Australian citizen, participating fully in the Australian community through understanding the responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship and being committed to our shared civic values. In both Territories and most States, voting and standing for election at local government level is restricted to Australian citizens.
Australian citizens can serve on juries.
Australian citizens can get an Australian passport and can leave and re-enter Australia without a visa. Australian citizens can get permanent employment in the Commonwealth Public Service. Australian citizens can be employed in the Australian Armed Forces. Australian citizens can register a child under 18 years of age born to them overseas as an Australian citizen by descent. Persons who acquired their Australian citizenship by birth cannot be deprived of this citizenship and cannot be deported from Australia.