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New Zealand Citizens
New Zealand citizens can
generally live and work in Australia for as long as they like. When you
enter Australia, you will be granted a Special Category Visa (provided
you meet general health and character requirements). This allows you to
stay in Australia for as long as you are a New Zealand citizen.
Your rights in Australia depend on the date of your arrival. If you were
in Australia on 26 February 2001, you are generally treated
as a permanent resident of Australia. If you arrived on, or after 27
February 2001 you are not an Australian permanent resident. However, you
are still entitled to live and work in Australia, but cannot access
social security benefits.
New Zealand citizens who are holders of Special Category Visas are able
to sponsor their spouses and dependent children for a visa to Australia.
If you are a New Zealand citizen and wish to become an Australian
permanent resident, you must make an application for a mainstream visa
under the most appropriate category.
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