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Difficulty: EasyRegistering Children Born Overseas

Australian citizenship includes privileges that apply even when a citizen is outside of the country. When an Australian citizen has a child born in another country, what privilege do they have?

  1. The ability to register the child as an Australian citizenAnswer
  2. B
    The child is automatically an Australian citizen at birth without any application
  3. C
    The mandatory requirement to register the child’s birth as a legal responsibility

Answer

The correct answer is the ability to register the child as an Australian citizen.
The correct answer is correct because registering a child born overseas as an Australian citizen is a specific privilege granted to Australian citizens. This allows the child to acquire citizenship by descent and enjoy the same rights as other Australians.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the specific privilege mentioned in the Australian citizenship handbook regarding family members born outside Australia.
The handbook states that citizens can register children born overseas as Australian citizens.
This is one of the distinct privileges granted to citizens that is not available to permanent residents.
2
Determine if this process is automatic or requires an application.
An application for registration by descent is required.
To ensure the child is legally recognized as an Australian citizen, the parent must exercise the privilege by applying.

Key Concept

Registering Children Born Overseas

Hints

1
Think about the benefits that only Australian citizens can pass on to their children born in other countries.
2
Consider whether the parent has to take an action (like applying) or if it happens by itself.

Practice More

Review the other privileges of citizenship, such as applying for a passport or seeking election to parliament.
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