Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00431:section:19g
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00431
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 19G
Character Range: 42535–44068

19G  Simplified outline
  The following is a simplified outline of this Subdivision:

      You may be eligible to become an Australian citizen under this Subdivision in 7 situations:
         • you satisfy the general eligibility criteria and have successfully completed a citizenship test: see subsections 21(2) and (2A); or
         • you have a permanent or enduring physical or mental incapacity: see subsection 21(3); or
         • you are aged 60 or over or have a hearing, speech or sight impairment: see subsection 21(4); or
         • you are aged under 18: see subsection 21(5); or
         • you were born to a former Australian citizen: see subsection 21(6); or
         • you were born in Papua: see subsection 21(7); or
         • you are a stateless person: see subsection 21(8).
      You must make an application to become an Australian citizen. The Minister must approve or refuse you becoming an Australian citizen.
      You must be eligible to be an Australian citizen to be approved. You may be refused citizenship even if you are eligible.
      The Minister may be required to refuse your application on grounds relating to:
         • non‑satisfaction of identity: see subsection 24(3); or
         • national security: see subsections 24(4) to (4C); or
         • non‑presence in Australia: see subsection 24(5); or
         • offences: see subsection 24(6); or
         • cessation of citizenship: see subsection 24(7).
      You may need to make a pledge of commitment to become an Australian citizen.