What are some rights and responsibilities of citizens in a democratic government?
Privileges of Australian citizens It entitles you to privileges of Australian citizenship giving you the right to: • live in Australia • apply for an Australian passport and to leave and re-enter Australia without applying for a resident return visa • seek assistance from Australian diplomatic representatives while overseas • vote to help elect Australia’s governments and vote in referendums • stand for parliament • work in the public service • serve in the armed forces • register any of your children born overseas as Australian citizens by descent, once you become an Australian citizen.
