Special
Indigenous Sui Generis — Love v Commonwealth (2020) HCA 3
Citizenship in Australia
- Eligibility
- See 0 supporting assertions for full eligibility framework.
- Timeline
- constitutional
- Renunciation
- Not required
Example scenarios
nationality: NZ
eligible via 2023 pathway
NZ citizen with 4y+ SCV qualifies for direct citizenship per Albanese 2023 reform.
sui generis non alien overseas
Love framework not restricted to AU-born; tripartite test satisfied overseas.
Informational summary compiled from primary legal sources — not legal advice. Citizenship law changes; verify with the competent authority before acting. Last verified 2026-05-18.
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