Two years is seen by many immigrants as a tipping point. For many people who are uncertain if they intend to stay in Oz, it marks the point at which they consider themselves to have given the country a fair go and consequently book return flights back to Blighty. For others it marks the point at which they stop feeling the bad pangs of homesickness and start feeling more at home in Oz. In Catherine’s case it marks the point at which she can apply for Australian citizenship (Josh qualified from day one). I have asked the great one if she intends to get her citizenship, but she’s keeping me guessing. Being on a spouse visa meant she had PR from day one, so beyond the obvious ‘benefit’ of being able to vote - she’s in no rush to spend her afternoon with the mayor to get her flag and pot plant.

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