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political reporters Georgia Hitch and Kathleen Calderwood

Children born in Australia to New Zealand parents to automatically become Australian citizens

The changes mean the children of New Zealanders like Toni Tino, pictured with son Jariah, will automatically become citizens when they are born in Australia. (ABC News: Dean Caton)

Children born in Australia to Kiwi parents who meet certain criteria will be given automatic Australian citizenship, under new changes announced by the federal government.

The new rules mean New Zealanders who are on the visa will be able to apply for citizenship without having to become a permanent resident first, as long as they have lived in Australia for at least four years.

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