New Australian Citizens Soar by 179,000 This Fiscal Year Up 56%

Australia Immigration Agency: Immigration

Over 179,000 people have been awarded Australian citizenship this fiscal year, an increase of 56 percent from last year There are currently over 80,000 people awaiting Australian citizenship. During the coronavirus pandemic shutdown, over 25,000 people have been conferred citizenship online, the majority from the United Kingdom, China, India, and Pakistan.  Face-to-face ceremonies are not … Read more