STATUTORY RULES.
1960. No. 62
REGULATIONS UNDER THE NATIONALITY AND CITIZENSHIP ACT 1948-1959.*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948-1959.
Dated this 11th day of August, 1960.
DUNROSSIL
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for Immigration.
CITIZENSHIP REGULATIONS.
Citation.
1. These Regulations may be cited as the Citizenship Regulations.
Repeal and saving.
2.—(1.) The Citizenship Regulations (comprising the Statutory Rules specified in the First Schedule to these Regulations) are repealed.
(2.) Every certificate issued and appointment, application, claim or declaration made under the Regulations repealed by the last preceding sub-regulation, or under the Regulations repealed by those first-mentioned Regulations, and in force or subsisting immediately before the commencement of these Regulations shall be deemed to have been issued or made, as the case may be, under these Regulations.
Interpretation.
3.—(1.) In these Regulations, unless the contrary intention appears—
“authorized officer”, in relation to the exercise of a power, or the performance of a duty or function, under these Regulations, means an officer of the Department of Immigration, or a person, or a person included in a class of persons, authorized for that purpose by the Minister;
“the Act” means the Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948-1959.
(2.) For the purposes of these Regulations, a person shall be deemed to act as a citizenship agent if he demands or receives a fee, commission or other reward for or in relation to services rendered or to be rendered by him in respect of an application under the Act.
(3.) In these Regulations, a reference to a Form shall be read as a reference to a Form in the Second Schedule to these Regulations.
(4.) Strict compliance with the Forms is not necessary and substantial compliance is sufficient.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 18th August, 1960.
825/60.—PRICE 1S. 9/23.6.1960.
(5.) The provisions of these Regulations, other than regulation 5 of these Regulations, shall be construed and applied as if the Island of Nauru were part of New Guinea.
Documents in support of particulars.
4. Where a person is required to furnish particulars under these Regulations, he shall furnish such documents in support of those particulars as are required by the Minister.
Protected persons.
5.—(1.) In this regulation, “Australian protected person” means a person—
(a) who, having been born in New Guinea or Nauru, whether before or after the commencement of these Regulations, is not a British subject; or
(b) who is registered as an Australian protected person under sub-regulation (4.) of this regulation,
but does not include a person who has, in accordance with this regulation, renounced his status as, and ceased to be, an Australian protected person.
(2.) It is declared that—
(a) an Australian protected person is, for the purposes of the Act, under the protection of the Australian Government; and
(b) a person who is, under the law of a country, or a part of a country, to which section seven of the Act applies, a British protected person or a protected person of that country or of that part of that country is, for the purposes of the Act, under the protection of the Government of that country or of that part of that country.
(3.) Where a woman, being an alien, has, whether before or after the commencement of these Regulations, married a person who, at the time of the marriage, was an Australian protected person, she may, at any time, apply to the Minister, in a form approved by the Minister or by an authorized officer, for registration as an Australian protected person.
(4.) The Minister may, in his discretion, if he is satisfied that it is desirable so to do in all the circumstances, cause an applicant under the last preceding sub-regulation to be registered as an Australian protected person.
(5.) An Australian protected person who is a national of a foreign country may, at any time after attaining the age of twenty-one years and whilst of sound mind, make a declaration, in a form approved by the Minister or by an authorized officer, renouncing his status as an Australian protected person.
(6.) The person making the declaration shall forward the original declaration, together with a copy of the declaration, to the Secretary.
(7.) The Secretary shall register the declaration and thereupon the person making the declaration shall cease to be an Australian protected person.
(8.) The Secretary shall—
(a) retain the original declaration;
(b) certify in writing on the copy that it is a true copy and that it has been registered by him, stating the date of registration;
(c) on payment of the prescribed fee, forward the copy so certified to the person who made the declaration; and
(d) if that person is registered as an Australian protected person under sub-regulation (4.) of this regulation, cancel that registration.
Claim under section 8 of the Act.
6.—(1.) A notice to the Minister by an Irish citizen who, immediately before the date of commencement of the Act, was also a British subject claiming to remain a British subject under sub-section (1.) of section 8 of the Act shall be in accordance with Form A.
(2.) A notice to the Minister by a person who satisfies the Minister that he is the responsible parent or the guardian of an Irish citizen—
(a) who, immediately before the date of commencement of the Act, was also a British subject; and
(b) who is a child who has not attained the age of sixteen years,
claiming on behalf of that child for that child to remain a British subject under section 8 of the Act shall be in accordance with Form B.
Registration of births abroad.
7.—(1.) For the purposes of section 11 of the Act, a Register of Births Abroad shall be kept at each Australian consulate in a bound volume containing pages in accordance with Form C.
(2.) A person applying to an Australian consul for the registration of the birth of a child born abroad shall furnish particulars of the name and address of the physician, midwife or other person who assisted at the birth and the particulars necessary for the Australian consul to complete an entry in the Register of Births Abroad kept by him.
(3.) In addition to the particulars referred to in the last preceding sub-regulation, the applicant shall furnish the following particulars in respect of each parent or, if the child was born out of wedlock, of his mother:—
(a) name and address;
(b) place and date of birth;
(c) if the child was born in wedlock—the place and date of marriage;
(d) if not born in Australia—details of first arrival in Australia or New Guinea;
(e) period of residence in Australia;
(f) if ordinarily resident in Australia at the date of application— the place of residence in Australia, object of the journey outside Australia during which the birth took place and date of intended return to Australia;
(g) occupation at the time of application and name and business address of employer (if any); and
(h) if Australian citizenship was acquired through the grant of a certificate of registration or a certificate of naturalization —details of the certificate.
(4.) The applicant shall, if required, furnish two photographs of each parent of the child, or if the child was born out of wedlock, of his mother.
(5.) The birth shall not be registered of a person who has been declared, or a person included in a class of persons which has been declared, by order of the Minister to be ineligible for admission to Australia for permanent residence, and a certificate of registration of birth abroad issued in respect of such a person or of persons included in such a class of persons shall be of no force or effect.
(6.) An extract from a Register of Births Abroad certified by the Australian consul keeping the Register, or by an authorized officer, may be issued to any person upon application and upon payment of the prescribed fee.
Issue of declaratory certificate of citizenship.
8.—(1.) An authorized officer may issue declaratory certificates of citizenship to Australian citizens in accordance with this regulation.
(2.) A declaratory certificate of citizenship shall be issued in. the name of the Minister and shall be in accordance with Form D.
(3.) An Australian citizen born in Australia (not being a person referred to in sub-regulation (5.) of this regulation) who applies for a declaratory certificate of citizenship shall furnish a declaration setting out the following particulars:—
(a) his full name and address;
(b) the place and date of his birth;
(c) his occupation;
(d) his marital status and the name of his spouse, if any;
(e) his height, the colour of his hair and eyes and any visible distinguishing marks;
(f) the names, dates and places of birth, and places of residence of his children, if any;
(g) whether, since reaching the age of twenty-one years, he has acquired the nationality or citizenship of a country other than Australia; and
(h) whether his father was, at the time of his birth, the diplomatic representative in Australia of a foreign country.
(4.) An Australian citizen not born in Australia (not being a person referred to in the next succeeding sub-regulation) who applies for a declaratory certificate of citizenship shall furnish a declaration setting out, in addition to the particulars specified in the last preceding sub-regulation, the following particulars:—
(a) if he is a naturalized British subject—particulars of his naturalization;
(b) the place and date of birth, the nationality and particulars of the naturalization (if any) of his parents;
(c) if his birth was registered at an Australian consulate or other approved office—particulars of that registration;
(d) particulars of his first arrival in Australia or New Guinea, of the passport then held by him and of journeys outside Australia or New Guinea since the date of his first arrival;
(e) the country in which he last resided permanently before coming to Australia or New Guinea;
(f) if the applicant is a woman who acquired British nationality by marriage—the place and date of birth of her husband and particulars of his naturalization, (if any); and
(g) particulars of any other nationality or citizenship possessed by the applicant.
(5.) Where an Australian citizen who applies for a declaratory certificate of citizenship is a person—
(a) who has not attained the age of sixteen years; and
(b) whose name has been included in a certificate of registration in accordance with sub-section (3.) of section 12 of the Act or in a certificate of naturalization in accordance with subsection (6.) of section 15 of the Act,
he shall furnish a statement, in writing, setting out such of the particulars specified in the last two preceding sub-regulations as an authorized officer requires.
Certificate of registration as an Australian citizen.
9. A certificate of registration shall be in accordance with Form E or F, as the case requires.
Certificate of naturalization as an Australian citizen.
10. A certificate of naturalization shall be in accordance with Form G, H or I, as the case requires.
Other prescribed matters for the purpose of section 36 of the Act.
11.—(1.) Subject to this regulation, the following are other prescribed matters for the purpose of section 36 of the Act:—
(a) the height, colour of hair and eyes and any visible distinguishing marks of the applicant;
(b) the name and business address of the applicant’s employer (if any);
(c) the applicant’s nationality;
(d) details of the applicant’s first arrival in Australia or New Guinea and of the passport then held by him;
(e) details of the applicant’s journeys outside Australia or New Guinea since his first arrival;
(f) details of the applicant’s residence in other countries before his first arrival in Australia or New Guinea;
(g) the applicant’s marital status, and, if married, the date and place of his marriage, the name, nationality, date and place of birth of his spouse, and if she is resident in Australia, her address and details of her arrival in Australia and of any certificate of naturalization granted to her, and if the marriage has been dissolved, the date, place and manner of its dissolution; and
(h) if the applicant has any children who have not attained the age of sixteen years, and whose names he wishes to have included in his certificate—their names, the places and dates of their birth and their places of residence.
(2.) In addition to the matters prescribed by the last preceding sub-regulation, the following are also other prescribed matters for the purpose of section 36 of the Act in the case of an application for a certificate of registration:—
(a) the place and date of birth of each of the applicant’s parents, their nationality and, if naturalized, particulars of their naturalization;
(b) details of the applicant’s places of residence in Australia or New Guinea since his first arrival;
(c) if the applicant is a woman who acquired British nationality by marriage—the name and place and date of birth of her husband and, if naturalized, particulars of his naturalization; and
(d) if the applicant has acquired the nationality of a foreign country —particulars of that acquisition.
(3.) In addition to the matters prescribed by sub-regulation (1.) of this regulation, the following are also other prescribed matters for the purpose of section 36 of the Act in the case of an application for a certificate of naturalization:—
(a) details of the applicant’s occupation before his first arrival in Australia;
(b) the name and place and date of birth of each of the applicant’s parents and their nationality at the date of his birth; and
(c) whether the applicant is prepared to take an oath of allegiance or make an affirmation of allegiance as provided for in section 16 of the Act.
Issue of certificate of registration or certificate of naturalization.
12.—(1.) A certificate of registration or a certificate of naturalization may be issued with the signature of the Minister printed or stamped on it as a facsimile signature.
(2.) An authorized officer who issues a certificate of registration or a certificate of naturalization that has printed or stamped on it a facsimile of the signature of the Minister shall countersign the certificate.
Declaration of renunciation.
13. A declaration of renunciation of Australian citizenship under section 18 of the Act shall be in accordance with Form J.
Declaration of desire to resume citizenship under section 23A (1.).
14. A declaration of desire to resume Australian citizenship under sub-section (1.) of section 23A of the Act shall be in accordance with Form K.
Declaration of desire to resume citizenship under section 23B (1.).
15. A declaration of desire to resume Australian citizenship under sub-section (1.) of section 23B of the Act shall be in accordance with Form L.
Declaration of resumption of British nationality.
16. A declaration of desire to resume British nationality under section 30 of the Act shall be in accordance with Form M.
Registration of declarations.
17.—(1.) A person who makes a declaration under regulation 13, 14, 15 or 16 of these Regulations shall forward the original declaration, together with a copy of the declaration, to the Secretary for registration.
(2.) If and when the declaration is registered, the original declaration shall be filed in the records of the Department of Immigration, and the copy, certified to be a true copy and endorsed as having been registered, may be forwarded to the declarant on payment of the prescribed fee.
(3.) A declaration shall not have any force or effect unless it has been registered.
Persons before whom declarations may be made.
18. A declaration referred to in regulation 5, 8, 13, 14, 15 or 16 of these Regulations may be made before a Justice of the High Court or any Judge, Magistrate, Commissioner for Declarations, Justice of the Peace, Notary Public or authorized officer.
Persons unable to sign their names.
19. Where an applicant for a certificate of registration or naturalization is unable to sign his name in his own handwriting, a memorandum to that effect shall be made in the certificate granted to that applicant.
Certified copies of declarations.
20. A certified copy of a declaration registered in the Department of Immigration may be obtained by a person on payment of the prescribed fee.
Fees.
21.—(1.) Subject to this regulation, fees in accordance with the Third Schedule to these Regulations are payable, in advance, in respect of the several matters specified in that Schedule.
(2.) A fee is not payable for—
(a) the grant of a declaratory certificate of citizenship to—
(i) a person, or the wife of a person, who is serving in the Naval, Military or Air Forces of the Commonwealth and has a good record, or who has at any time served in any of those Forces with a good record;
(ii) the widow of a person who at any time served in the Naval, Military or Air Forces of the Commonwealth with a good record; or
(iii) a person not of full age; or
(b) the amendment or endorsement of a certificate of registration or a certificate of naturalization—
(i) issued to a person referred to in the last preceding paragraph; or
(ii) if the amendment is made in pursuance of sub-section (3.) of section 12, or sub-section (6.) of section 15, of the Act.
Persons proposing to act as immigration agents to give notice to Department.
22.—(1.) A person shall not act as a citizenship agent unless he has, whether before or after the commencement of these Regulations—
(a) delivered to the Secretary or an authorized officer a notice of his intention to do so in accordance with Form N; and
(b) received an acknowledgment in writing of the receipt of the notice.
Penalty: Fifty pounds or imprisonment for six months.
(2.) Upon receipt by the Secretary or an authorized officer from a person of a notice referred to in paragraph (a) of the last preceding sub-regulation, the Secretary or the authorized officer shall send, or cause to be sent, by post to that person, at the business address specified by that person in the notice, an acknowledgement in writing of receipt of the notice.
(3.) Sub-regulation (1.) of this regulation does not apply to a person who was, immediately before the first day of June, 1959, a registered agent for the purposes of the Citizenship Regulations as then in force.
Minister may direct persons not to act as citizenship agents.
23.—(1.) Where the Minister is satisfied that a person is not a fit and proper person to act as a citizenship agent, the Minister may, by notice in writing, direct that person not to act as a citizenship agent.
(2.) Where a direction under the last preceding sub-regulation is in force in respect of a person, that person shall not—
(a) act as a citizenship agent;
(b) describe himself as a citizenship agent or by words which suggest that he is a person who acts, or is prepared to act, as a citizenship agent; or
(c) advertise that he renders or is prepared to render services in respect of applications under the Act.
Penalty: Fifty pounds or imprisonment for six months.
(3.) A person in respect of whom a direction is in force under sub-regulation (1.) of this regulation is not entitled to sue for or set-off any fee, commission or other reward for services in respect of an application under the Act.
Persons not to describe themselves as registered or approved citizenship agents.
24. A person shall not describe himself by words which suggest that he is registered or approved as a person who may act as a citizenship agent.
Penalty: Fifty pounds or imprisonment for six months.
Maximum charges by citizenship agents.
25.—(1.) The charge which may be made by a citizenship agent for the following service shall not exceed Two pounds two shillings:—
Attending on a principal in connexion with the drawing of an application, or documents relating to an application, under the Act and drawing, engrossing and filing the application and other documents (if any).
(2.) Where a maximum charge for a service was fixed under this regulation at the time the service was rendered, then, notwithstanding the terms of any agreement, a person shall not demand or receive in respect of that service an amount which, together with any amount previously received in respect of that service, exceeds the maximum charge so fixed.
Penalty: Fifty pounds or imprisonment for six months.
(3.) The amount received in respect of a service referred to in the last preceding sub-regulation is, to the extent that it exceeds the maximum charge fixed for the service, repayable and may be sued for and recovered in a court of competent jurisdiction.
Minister may fix maximum charges.
26.—(1.) Where a person proposes to render, or has, after the first day of June, 1959, rendered, a service in respect of an application under the Act and the maximum charge for the service has not been, or was not at the time the service was rendered, fixed by or under these Regulations, or the Citizenship Regulations in force at that time, as the case may be, the Minister may, by notice in writing to that person, fix the maximum charge that may be made by that person for that service.
(2.) The Minister shall not fix the maximum charge for a service later than one year after the service was rendered.
(3.) After the Minister fixes the maximum charge that may be made by a person for a service, then, notwithstanding the terms of any agreement, the person shall not demand or receive in respect of that service an amount which, together with any amount previously received in respect of that service, exceeds the maximum charge so fixed.
Penalty: Fifty pounds or imprisonment for six months.
(4.) Where the Minister fixes the maximum charge that may be made by a person for a service, the amount received by the person in respect of the service, whether or not received, in whole or in part, before the Minister so fixed the maximum charge, is, to the extent that it exceeds that maximum, repayable and may be sued for and recovered in a court of competent jurisdiction.
Particulars of fees, &c, to be furnished.
27. A person shall, if required so to do by an authorized officer by notice in writing, furnish in writing to the authorized officer, within the time specified in the notice, particulars of any fee, commission or other reward charged or proposed to be charged by him, or of any agreement entered into or proposed to be entered into by him, in respect of an application under the Act.
Penalty: Fifty pounds or imprisonment for six months.
THE SCHEDULES.
FIRST SCHEDULE. Regulation 2.
STATUTORY RULES REPEALED.
Statutory Rules 1956, No. 112.
Statutory Rules 1959, No. 23.
Statutory Rules 1959, No. 27.
Statutory Rules 1959, No. 36.
Statutory Rules 1959, No. 78.
SECOND SCHEDULE.
FORM A. Regulation 6 (1.).
Section 8 (1.).
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA.
Nationality and Citizenship Act.
NOTICE OF CLAIM TO REMAIN A BRITISH SUBJECT BY IRISH CITIZEN.
In pursuance of section 8 of the Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948-19 , I [full name] of [address], having been born at [place of birth] on [date of birth], hereby claim to remain a British subject on the following ground(s):—
I am (or have been) in the service under an Australian Government, particulars whereof are as follows:—
[Here set out particulars of service]
I am the holder of an Australian passport issued by the Australian Government, particulars whereof are as follows:—
[Here set out particulars of passport]
I have associations by way of [manner of association] with Australia (or New Guinea), particulars whereof are as follows:—
[Here set out particulars of associations]
Dated this day of , 19 .
Signature of Claimant.
SECOND SCHEDULE—continued.
FORM B. Regulations 6 (2.).
Section 8 (2.).
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA.
Nationality and Citizenship Act.
NOTICE OF CLAIM TO REMAIN A BRITISH SUBJECT BY PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF IRISH CITIZEN UNDER THE AGE OF SIXTEEN YEARS.
In pursuance of section 8 of the Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948-19 . I, [full name] of [address], being the responsible parent (or guardian) of [full name of child] of [address of child] who was born at [place of birth of child] on [date of birth], hereby claim on behalf of that child for that child to remain a British subject on the following ground(s):—
The child is (or has been) in the service under an Australian Government, particulars whereof are as follows:—
[Here set out particulars of service]
The child is the holder of an Australian passport issued by the Australian Government, particulars whereof are as follows:—
[Here set out particulars of passport]
The child has associations by way of [manner of association] with Australia (or New Guinea), particulars whereof are as follows:—
[Here set out particulars of associations]
Dated this day of , 19 .
Signature of Claimant.
FORM C. Regulation 7.
REGISTER OF BIRTHS.
No. | Name of Child. | Sex. | Date of Registration. | Whether present or not. | Date and Place of Birth. | Name of Father. | Maiden Name of Mother. | Previous Issue (Names and Ages). | Witnesses to Birth. |
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FORM D. Regulation 8.
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA.
Nationality and Citizenship Act.
DECLARATORY CERTIFICATE OF CITIZENSHIP.
This is to certify that , whose particulars are endorsed on the reverse side hereof, is an Australian citizen by virtue of the provisions of the Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948-19 (section ).
Dated at this day of 19 .
(Facsimile of signature)
Minister of State for Immigration.
By authority of the Minister of State for Immigration—
(Signature and description of authorized officer issuing Certificate.)
SECOND SCHEDULE—continued.
FORM D—continued.
[Reverse side of form.]
PARTICULARS OF GRANTEE.
Full Name
Address
Occupation
Place and Date of Birth
Marital Status
Height feet inches
Colour of Eyes
Colour of Hair
Visible Distinguishing Marks
Specimen Signature of Grantee
CHILDREN.
The following minor children of are also Australian citizens, by reason of the sections of the Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948-19 indicated:
Name of Child. Date of Birth. Sections of Act.
Dated at this day of , 19 .
(Facsimile of signature.)
Minister of State for Immigration.
By authority of the Minister of State for Immigration—
(Signature and description of authorized officer.)
FORM E. Regulation 9.
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA.
Nationality and Citizenship Act.
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION AS AN AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN.
Whereas has applied for a Certificate of Registration
as an Australian citizen, alleging with respect to | himself | the particulars set out |
herself | ||
on the reverse side hereof, and has satisfied me that | he | has fulfilled the conditions laid |
she |
down in the Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948-19 for the grant of such a Certificate:
Now therefore I, the Minister of State for Immigration, hereby grant, in pursuance of the Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948-19 , this Certificate of Registration whereby
becomes an Australian citizen as from the date hereof.
Dated this day of , One thousand nine hundred
and
Minister of State for Immigration.
Issued by authority of the
Minister of State for Immigration.
Authorized Officer.
[Reverse side of form.]
PARTICULARS RELATING TO APPLICANT.
Full Name
Address
Occupation
Place and Date of Birth
Nationality and/or Citizenship (Prior to Grant of this Certificate)
Marital Status
Height
Colour of Eyes
Colour of Hair
Visible Distinguishing Marks
Specimen Signature of Applicant.
SECOND SCHEDULE—continued.
FORM E—continued.
CHILDREN.
The names of the following children who have not attained the age of sixteen years and of whom the grantee of this certificate is the responsible parent or guardian have been included in this Certificate in pursuance of sub-section (3.) of section 12 of the Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948-19 .
Name of Child. Date of Birth. Place of Birth.
Dated this day of , One thousand nine hundred
and
Minister of State for Immigration.
Authorized Officer.
FORM F. Regulation 9.
Section 32.
COMMONWEALTH OF AUTRALIA.
Nationality and Citizenship Act.
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION AS AN AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN, GRANTED TO A PERSON WITH RESPECT TO WHOSE STATUS AS AN AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN A DOUBT EXISTS.
Whereas , with respect to whose status as an Australian citizen a doubt exists, has applied for such a Certificate of Registration as an Australian citizen as is provided for in section 32 of the Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948-19 ,
alleging with respect to | himself | the particulars set out on the reverse side hereof: |
herself |
And whereas I am satisfied that such a Certificate may properly be granted to .
Now therefore I, the Minister of State for Immigration, for the purpose of quieting doubts as to the right of to be an Australian citizen, hereby grant, in pursuance of that Act, this Certificate of Registration whereby becomes an Australian citizen as from the date hereof.
Dated this day of , One thousand nine hundred
and
Minister of State for Immigration.
Issued by authority of the
Minister of State for Immigration.
Authorized Officer.
[Reverse side of form.]
PARTICULARS RELATING TO APPLICANT.
Full Name
Address
Occupation
Place and Date of Birth
Marital Status
Height
Colour of Eyes
Colour of Hair
Visible Distinguishing Marks
Specimen Signature of Applicant.
Second Schedule—continued.
Form G. Regulation 10
Commonwealth of Australia,
Nationality and Citizenship Act.
CERTIFICATE OF NATURALIZATION AS AN AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN.
Whereas has applied for a Certificate of Naturalization as
an Australian Citizen, alleging with respect to | himself | the particulars set out on the | ||
herself | ||||
reverse side of this Certificate, and has satisfied me that | he | fulfilled the conditions | ||
she | ||||
for the grant of such a Certificate prescribed by the Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948-19 :
Now therefore I, the Minister of State for Immigration, hereby grant, in pursuance of the Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948-19 , this Certificate of Naturalization whereby, subject to the provisions of that Act and of any other law affecting the rights of naturalized persons, the abovenamed applicant shall, as from the date upon which
he | swears or affirms allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, her heirs | ||||
she | |||||
and successors, and swears to or affirms that | he | will observe faithfully the laws of | |||
she | |||||
Australia and fulfil | his | duties as an Australian citizen, become entitled to all political | |||
her | |||||
and other rights, powers and privileges, and become subject to all obligations, duties and liabilities to which an Australian citizen or a British subject is entitled or subject, and have to all intents and purposes the status of an Australian citizen and British subject.
Dated this day of , One thousand nine hundred
and
Minister of State for Immigration.
Issued by authority of the
Minister of State for Immigration.
Authorized Officer.
I, , hereby certify that on the day of
, 19 , the grantee of this Certificate,
appeared before me at , swore (or affirmed) allegiance to
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, her heirs and successors, and swore to
(or affirmed that | he | would) observe faithfully the laws of Australia and fulfil | his |
she | her |
duties as an Australian citizen.
Signature
Title
[Reverse side of form.]
PARTICULARS RELATING TO APPLICANT.
Full Name
Address
Occupation
Place and Date of Birth
Nationality and/or Citizenship (Prior to Grant of this Certificate)
Marital Status
Height
Colour of Eyes
Colour of Hair
Visible Distinguishing Marks
Specimen Signature of Applicant.
CHILDREN INCLUDED IN CERTIFICATE.
The names of the following children who have not attained the age of sixteen years and of whom the abovenamed applicant is the responsible parent or guardian have been included in this Certificate in pursuance of sub-section (6.) of section 15 of the Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948-19 :—
Name of Child. Date of Birth. Place of Birth.
Dated this day of , One thousand nine hundred
and
Minister of State for Immigration.
Authorized Officer.
SECOND SCHEDULE—continued.
FORM H. Regulation 10.
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA.
Nationality and Citizenship Act.
CERTIFICATE OF NATURALIZATION AS AN AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN.
Whereas has applied for a Certificate of Naturalization
as an Australian citizen, alleging with respect to | himself | the particulars set out on the |
herself | ||
reverse side hereof, and has satisfied me that | he | has fulfilled the conditions laid down |
she |
in the Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948-19 for the grant of such a Certificate:
Now therefore I, the Minister of State for Immigration, hereby grant, in pursuance of the Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948-19 , this Certificate of Naturalization whereby, subject to the provisions of that Act, and of any other law affecting the rights of naturalized persons, shall, as from the date of this Certificate, become entitled to all political and other rights, powers and privileges, and become subject to all obligations, duties and liabilities to which an Australian citizen or a British subject is entitled or subject, and have to all intents and purposes the status of an Australian citizen and British subject.
Dated this day of , One thousand nine hundred
and .
Minister of State for Immigration,
Issued by authority of the
Minister of State for Immigration.
Authorized Officer.
[Reverse side of form.]
Particulars relating to Applicant.
Full Name
Address
Occupation
Place and Date of Birth
Nationality and/or Citizenship (Prior to grant of this Certificate)
Marital Status
Height
Colour of Eyes
Colour of Hair
Visible Distinguishing Marks
Specimen Signature of Applicant.
FORM I. Regulation 10.
Section 32.
No.
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA.
Nationality and Citizenship Act.
CERTIFICATE OF NATURALIZATION AS AN AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN GRANTED TO A PERSON WITH RESPECT TO WHOSE STATUS AS AN AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN OR BRITISH SUBJECT A DOUBT EXISTS.
Whereas , with respect to whose status as an Australian citizen or British subject a doubt exists, has applied for such a Certificate of Naturalization as an Australian citizen as is provided for in section 32 of the Nationality and Citizenship
Act 1948-19 alleging with respect to | himself | the particulars set out on the reverse |
herself |
side hereof:
And whereas has sworn (or affirmed) allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, her heirs and successors, and has sworn to observe
(or has affirmed that | he | will observe) faithfully the laws of Australia and to fulfil | |||
she | |||||
(or that | he | will fulfil) | his | duties as an Australian citizen: | |
she | her | ||||
And whereas I am satisfied that such a Certificate may properly be granted to :
SECOND SCHEDULE—continued.
FORM I—continued.
Now therefore I, the Minister of State for Immigration, for the purpose of quieting doubts as to the right
of to be an Australian citizen and a British subject, hereby grant, in pursuance of that Act, this Certificate of Naturalization whereby, subject to the provisions of that Act and of any other law affecting the rights of naturalized persons, becomes entitled to all political and other rights, powers and privileges, and becomes subject to all obligations, duties and liabilities to which an Australian citizen or a British subject is entitled or subject, and as from the date hereof, has to all intents and purposes the status of an Australian citizen and British subject.
Dated this day of , One thousand nine hundred
and
Minister of State for Immigration.
Issued by authority of the
Minister of State for Immigration.
Authorized Officer.
[Reverse side of form.]
PARTICULARS RELATING TO APPLICANT.
Full Name
Address
Occupation
Place and Date of Birth
Marital Status
Height
Colour of Eyes
Colour of Hair
Visible Distinguishing Marks
Specimen Signature of Applicant.
FORM J. Regulation 13.
Section 18.
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA.
Nationality and Citizenship Act.
DECLARATION OF RENUNCIATION OF AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP.
I, , of , having under the law of
at birth
, acquired whilst not of full age the nationality or
by reason of marriage
citizenship of that country,
[or]
being a person who became an Australian citizen by reason of the inclusion of my
name in a Certificate of | Registration | granted to my father | father |
Naturalization | mother | ||
guardian |
[or]
being the wife of who has ceased to be an Australian citizen under the provisions of the Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948-19 ,
do hereby renounce my Australian citizenship.
(Signed)
Made and subscribed at this day of
, 19 , before me—
(Signed)
(Justice of the High Court, Judge, Magistrate, Commissioner for Declarations, Justice of the Peace, Notary Public or authorized officer, as the case may be.)
SECOND SCHEDULE—continued.
FORM K. Regulation 14.
Section 23A.
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA.
Nationality and Citizenship Act.
DECLARATION OF DESIRE TO RESUME AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP.
I, , of
having ceased to be an Australian citizen under section 20 of the Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948-1955, do hereby declare that I wish to resume Australian citizenship.
(Signed)
Made and subscribed at this day of ,
19 , before me—
(Signed)
(Justice of the High Court, Judge, Magistrate, Commissioner for Declarations, Justice of the Peace, Notary Public or authorized officer, as the case may be.)
FORM L. Regulation 15.
Section 23B.
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA.
Nationality and Citizenship Act.
DECLARATION OF DESIRE TO RESUME AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP.
I, , of , being the | son | of |
daughter |
and having, whilst not of full age, ceased to be an Australian citizen under sub-section (1.) of section 23 of the Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948-19 ,
[or]
and having, whilst not of full age, been deprived of my Australian citizenship by an order of the Minister made under sub-section (2.) of section 23 of the Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948-19 ,
do hereby declare that I wish to resume Australian citizenship.
(Signed)
Made and subscribed at this day of
, 19 , before me—
(Signed)
(Justice of the High Court, Judge, Magistrate, Commissioner for Declarations, Justice of the Peace, Notary Public or authorized officer, as the case may be,)
SECOND SCHEDULE—continued.
FORM M. Regulation 16.
Section 30.
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA.
Nationality and Citizenship Act.
DECLARATION OF DESIRE TO RESUME BRITISH NATIONALITY.
I, , of , being the | son | of |
daughter |
and having ceased to be a British subject under the provisions of sub-section (1.) of section 20 of the Nationality Act 1920-1946, by reason that I was a minor child of a person ceasing to be a British subject, do hereby declare that I wish to resume British nationality
(Signed)
Made and subscribed at this day of
,19 , before me—
(Signed)
(Justice of the High Court, Judge, Magistrate, Commissioner for Declarations, Justice of the Peace, Notary Public or authorized officer, as the case may be.)
FORM N. Regulation 22.
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA.
Citizenship Regulations.
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ACT AS A CITIZENSHIP AGENT.
I, , of hereby give notice under sub-regulation (1.) of regulation 22 of the abovementioned Regulations that I intend to act as a citizenship agent under the above-mentioned Regulations.
2. I give the following particulars about myself:—
Full name
Date and place of birth
Nationality
Nature of business
Business address
Private address
Dated this day of , 19 .
(Signature.)
THIRD SCHEDULE. Regulation 21.
Fees.
Item. | Matter in respect of which fee is payable. | Amount of fee. | ||
|
| £ | s. | d. |
1 | For the grant of a declaratory certificate of citizenship | 0 | 5 | 0 |
2 | For the amendment or endorsement of a certificate of registration or certificate of naturalization | 0 | 5 | 0 |
3 | For the issue of an evidentiary certificate | 0 | 5 | 0 |
4 | For the issue of a certified copy of a declaration | 0 | 10 | 0 |
5 | For the issue of a certificate of extract from Register of Births Abroad | 0 | 2 | 6 |
By Authority: A. J. ARTHUR, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.