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What does it mean when you change nationality?

New citizens of Australia

More than 16,000 more new citizens pledged their loyalty to Australia on this Australia Day. Many of them had to renounce their former citizenship in order to become an Australian citizen. What does it mean to give up one nationality and chose another? A few new citizens share their experience.


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By Deeju Sivadas

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More than 16,000 more new citizens pledged their loyalty to Australia on this Australia Day. Many of them had to renounce their former citizenship in order to become an Australian citizen. What does it mean to give up one nationality and chose another? A few new citizens share their experience.



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