Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull reacts during a media conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, August 18, 2017.

Getting Australian citizenship after permanent residency is a common goal for many migrants, but the process follows a clear timeline and set rules. In most cases, applicants need to live in Australia ...

Australian citizenship marks the final step in a migrant’s legal journey toward full membership of the national community. It carries both legal status and symbolic weight, binding new citizens to the ...