JAJ

It's not true.

Go to http://www.comlaw.gov.au , download your own copy of the Act and read section 22(1).

I really don't recommend using online forums as a source of authoritative advice.

homer4all

ohkie.. will do that..yeah I don't take forums information as final advice.

Thanks for info.

Cheers,

>40

No one is questioning that this quote is true. The discussion in this thread is whether the eligible visa holder continues to be a permanent resident (under the current citizenship Act 1948) also during any later period when he/she is not present in Australia, without holding a Resident Return Visa. DIAC policy seems to say yes; legislation seems to say no.

olauf

On DIAC website, it is mentioned the new legislation is ‘’likely to commence’’ on 1st July 2007.

Can someone confirm this can now be replaced by ‘’definitely commenced’’ on that date.??

Where can I find or download the amended Australian Citizenship Act?

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JAJ

The Commencement Order will be posted on http://www.comlaw.gov.au when it becomes available. You can find the Act there too.

If no commencement order is made, the Act will commence on 15 September.

lyndakitt

HI THERE

GETTING VERY CONFUSED IS THIS NEW LAW COMING IN ON THE 1ST JULY OR THE 15TH SEPTEMBER DOES ANYBODY OUT THERE KNOW AS YET AND IF NOT DO WE KNOW WHAT DATE THEY ARE LIKELY TO LET US KNOW

KIND REGARDS

JAJ

It will be known whenever the announcement is made by the Minister. Not before, sorry (and no need to post in capitals).

Watty'n'Arls

Hi all

Not sure if this will help. I sent an email to London asking for clarification as we didnt know whether to book validation trip before 1st July as we are nearly there and hope to be in Oz by mid August (depending on house sale). They sent this reply back last week.

"[email protected]
Dear Client,

Thank you for your enquiry.

The new rules would effect all future citizenship applications and they are likely to take effect after July.

If you have not entered Australia by the first of July the new rules will apply to you.

http://www.citizenship.gov.au/law-an...6-announce.htm

We hope this information has been of assistance.

Yours sincerely


London Contact Centre
Migration Branch
Australian High Commission
Strand London WC2B 4LA
112
DIAC website: www.immi.gov.au
London website: www.uk.embassy.gov.au"

Hope this helps, it seems that maybe they are going to take 1st July as the date although dont seem to want to confirm until last minute. We are now going on 8th June. I wont be impressed if the put it back to the Sept date at the last minute. Would have saved ourselves 2 grand!!

Cheers

lyndakitt

hi there

thanks for the reply sorry about posting in capitals did not have my glasses on, we also have been granted visa and have booked our flight for end june, will be dissappointed if they change dates but i believe we will probably have a better chance of renting a house out in the winter months in australia, am getting a bit nervous now, fingers crossed all will go smoothly, will update when we arrive in perth

hanu

Does she need to be in Australia by July 07 ??

JAJ

Really strongly recommended to read the thread, as it is going in circles now.

tracey.d

Lol, I've been following this thread and I agree, it's going round in circles. I think it's a bit long for people to bother reading it all. Must be driving you mad

JAJ

It's probably time for the moderators to close it as it's not adding any more information.

ex_exile

Or at least make it non sticky...

asaxena

finally we have a commencement date

http://www.citizenship.gov.au/law-an...nges200406.htm

we had validated visa in Nov04 and left after 2 weeks of holiday. I think we'll be safe if I move now to oz and complete 2 yrs before Jul'2010.

Arvind