One Nation Claims NZ Citizenship Pathway a ‘Back Door’ to Australia
Minister Murray Watt defended the NZ citizenship pathway, rejecting claims it bypasses migration standards and describing the criticism as insulting.
One Nation Claims NZ Citizenship Pathway a ‘Back Door’ to Australia One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts has criticized the Albanese government’s 2023 reforms allowing New Zealand citizens direct access to Australian citizenship. These changes permit New Zealand citizens with Special Category Visas to bypass permanent residency, provided they meet residency and eligibility criteria. Roberts views this as a “back door” immigration pathway.
- One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts claims the Albanese government created a ‘back door’ pathway for New Zealand citizens to gain Australian citizenship.
- Changes introduced by Labor in 2023 allow New Zealand citizens on Special Category Visas to apply directly for citizenship.
- Permanent residency is no longer a prerequisite for these New Zealand citizens to apply for citizenship.
- Eligibility requires meeting residency and other requirements, including four years of living in Australia.
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