Did you know in Australia they just put you out?

Question

I have a friend native to Australia and when the government there feels like you are done visiting the just round you up and escort you out! It is very hard to get citizenship there not being a natural born citizen.

Australian citizenship is a privilege, not a right. The former Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, the Hon Andrew Robb AO MP, stated that the Government is focused on ensuring that citizenship applicants have spent a reasonable period of time living in Australia so that they are familiar with the Australian way of life, and appreciate the commitment that they are required to make to become citizens.

I got the information directly off of the website for Australia to try and become a citizen, also being married to someone doesn't give you automatic citizenship nor does being born their unless atleast one parent is native to the country and then their is like a 10 year waiting period, so you can't just fo there and have a baby and be accepted...it is difficult.

Answer 1

I agree, it is a privilege to have citizenship in any country. Why shouldn't you have to work for it by acclimating yourself to your adopted country's culture? Otherwise stay in your homeland.

Answer 2

Unless they figure out what to do about the water situation in Australia over the next several decades... people will start leaving Australia on their own - without the government's intervention.

Answer 3

I think it's correct at a first glance. In fact, back in 1992 (when I was still young enough) I got an authorization to legally migrate to Australia. But since I idn't have much money on me I decideed to stay, I mean, what would I be doing on the other sid of the globe without money?

Answer 4

i DON'T KNOW THAT WHAT YOU SAY IS CORRECT , BUT IF IT IS IT CERTAINLY IS A GOOD POLICY, I feel when some one wants to become a part of a community or country they should be obligated to conform to the host party's laws , rules, and society, if not then they should go some where else, why should the host change for them after all who developed the society in the beginning, America has had a very prosperous past, with their beliefs customs etc, now our people are willing to let others come in and destroy over 200 years of bleeding, labor and dying , why, and it appears the western world is doing the same, I ask again why? if it was so damned good where they came from why the hell didn't they stay there?

Answer 5

Maybe the U.S.A. could take a lesson from Australia!

Of course, anyone not born there would have a hard time getting used to being upside down all the time. You know, blood rushing to your head, and all.

By the way, your avatar's panties are showing!

Happy New Year!

Answer 6

I dont think its such a bad idea. In the US we offer citizenship to a lot of people and I'm not sure that many of them are really commited to the American way of life. They want us to change to include more of their former traditions etc. If you want to become an American citizen, at least learn English and embrace our constitution and way of life.

Answer 7

20 to 25 years ago, they advertised in the newspapers for people to come to live in Australia. Apparently, they got all the people they wanted.

Answer 8

first - there is no real questions

second - you are describing the situation for ANY western country - UK, Canada, USA, NZ, austalia, south africa (which is really hard to get into). The only place where illegals end up living is USA.

Answer 9

Yep that's Australia, and it's been good for the country. America started out that way, but then misinterpreting of the laws, and twisting them also changed much of that.

Also when one decides to reside there, Australia, and depending on where you live, they give you a Welcome Kit that explains the rules and requirements that you must abide by when settling in with your family, and pets.

Answer 10

wow harsh America views it as a privilege but immigrants come anyway illegally