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We can review a range of decisions related to Australian citizenship

We can review a decision made by the Department of Home Affairs, the Minister for Home Affairs or the Minister for Immigration under the of the Australian Citizenship Act 2007. The decision letter should tell you if we can review the decision.

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  • Refuse approval to become a citizen

    Refuse to approve a person becoming an Australian citizen under section 17, 19D or 24

  • Cancel approval to become a citizen

    Cancel an approval given to a person to become an Australian citizen under section 25

  • Refuse approval to become a citizen again

    Refuse to approve a person becoming an Australian citizen again under section 30

  • Refuse approval to renounce citizenship

    Refuse to approve a person renouncing his or her Australian citizenship under section 33

  • Revoke citizenship

    Revoke a person’s Australian citizenship under section 34 or 36.

Refuse approval to become a citizen

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Cancel approval to become a citizen

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Refuse approval to become a citizen again

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Refuse approval to renounce citizenship

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Revoke citizenship

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