CITIZENSHIP REGULATIONS.(a)

Statutory Rules 1951, No. 46.(b)

Definitions.

1. Regulation 3 of the Citizenship Regulations is amended by adding at the end thereof the following sub-regulation :—

“ (3.) The provisions of these Regulations (other than the provisions of regulation 11 of these Regulations) shall be construed and applied as if the Island of Nauru were part of New Guinea.”.

Certificate of naturalization as an Australian citizen.

2. Regulation 9 of the Citizenship Regulations is amended by inserting in sub-regulation (1.), after the letter “ E ”, the letters “, EA ”.

Advertisement of Intention to apply for a certificate of naturalization.

3. Regulation 11 of the Citizenship Regulations is amended—

(a) by omitting from sub-regulation (1.) the words “ a certificate of registration or ” ;

(b) by inserting in paragraph (b) of that sub-regulation, after the words “ Norfolk Island ”, the word “, Nauru ” ;

(c) by adding at the end of that sub-regulation the following paragraph :—

“ (e) if he resides in Nauru—in the Government Gazette of Nauru.” ;

(d) by inserting in sub-regulation (2.), after the word “Gazette”, the words “ of Nauru or ” ;

(e) by omitting from that sub-regulation the words “ registration or ” ; and

(f) by omitting from sub-regulation (3.) the form prescribed therein and inserting in its stead the following form :—

“ NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR NATURALIZATION AS AN AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN.

I [full name]  of   nationality and citizenship (it any) born at [name of town and country]                            and resident [number]                            years in [Australia, Nauru or New Guinea]                                          now residing at [full address]                                          intend to apply for naturalization as an Australian citizen under the Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948.”.

Registration of declarations of renunciation or resumption.

4. Regulation 16 of the Citizenship Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (3.) the word “effort” and inserting in its stead the word “ effect ”.

(a) For previous Regulations, see Commonwealth Statutory Rules 1949–50, p 254.

(b) Made under the Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948-1950 on 15th June, 1951 ; notified in Gazette on 18th June, 1951.

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First Schedule.

5. The First Schedule to the Citizenship Regulations is amended by inserting after Form E the following form :—

“ Form EA. Regulation 9.

No.

Commonwealth of Australia.

Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948-1950.

Whereas   has applied for a Certificate of Naturalization as an Australian citizen, alleging with respect to himself/herself the particulars set out on the reverse side hereof, and has satisfied me that he/she has fulfilled the conditions laid down in the Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948-1950 for the grant of such a Certificate :

Now therefore, I, the Minister of State for Immigration, hereby grant, in pursuance of the Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948-1950. this Certificate of Naturalization, whereby, subject to the provisions of the said Act and of any other law affecting the rights of naturalized persons, the said               shall, as from the date of this Certificate, become entitled to all political and other rights, powers and privileges, and become subject to all obligations, duties and liabilities to which an Australian citizen or a British subject is entitled or subject, and have to all intents and purposes the status of an Australian citizen and British subject.

Dated this     day of    , One thousand nine hundred and

Minister of State for Immigration.

[Reverse side of form.]

Particulars Relating to Applicant.

Full Name

Address

Occupation

Place and Date of Birth

Nationality and/or Citizenship (prior to grant of this Certificate)

Marital Status

Height

Colour of Eyes

Colour of Hair

Visible Distinguishing Marks

Specimen Signature of Applicant.”.

Second Schedule.

6. The Second Schedule to the Citizenship Regulations is amended by omitting the words “ For the grant of a certificate of naturalization to a person not of full age who is the child of an Australian citizen or to the wife of an Australian citizen, not being a person referred to in the first paragraph of this Schedule, or to a person who, in the opinion of the Minister, is in indigent circumstances ” and inserting in their stead the words “ For the grant of a certificate of naturalization to a person not of full age or to the wife or widow of an Australian citizen, not being a person referred to in the first paragraph of this Schedule, or to a person who, in the opinion of the Minister, is in indigent circumstances ”.

Commencement.

7. Regulation 6 of these Regulations shall be deemed to have come into operation on the twenty-fifth day of January, 1951.