One Nation Claims NZ Citizenship Pathway a ‘Back Door’ to Australia

Minister Murray Watt defended the NZ citizenship pathway, rejecting claims it bypasses migration standards and describing the criticism as insulting.
One Nation Claims NZ Citizenship Pathway a ‘Back Door’ to Australia
One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts speaks during Senate Estimates at Parliament House in Canberra, Tuesday, October 22, 2019. AAP Image/Lukas Coch
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One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts has accused the Albanese government of creating a “back door” pathway into Australia by allowing New Zealand citizens to gain Australian citizenship without first becoming permanent residents.

The issue was raised during a recent Senate Estimates hearing, where Roberts questioned Home Affairs officials about the changes introduced by Labor in 2023.

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Naziya Alvi Rahman
Naziya Alvi Rahman
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Naziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at [email protected].