Australia may be nearly 120 years old - but Australian citizenship is a newer concept

Australia has been an independent nation for more than 118 years, but citizenship in this country is a much newer concept.So in the lead up to the 70th anniversary of Australian citizenship January 26, takes a look at how and why it was introduced.

Two women raise their right hands during an Australia Day citizenship ceremony in the city of Waneroo, in Perth's north, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017. Source: AAP