Kiwis eye Aussie citizenship under Labor

Roughly 700,000 New Zealanders live in Australia but many are denied access to a range of services. (AAP)

After years of frustration, expat New Zealanders are hopeful the election of Anthony Albanese's government could be the breakthrough for a fairer deal in Australia.

Roughly 700,000 Kiwis live in Australia but most are denied access to a range of services, including unemployment and disability support, or the right to work in public service or defence roles.