Birth in Australia
Between 26 January 1949 and 19 August 1986, except for children born to diplomats, any person born in Australia acquired Australian citizenship by birth automatically. (The Jus soli principle).
From 20 August 1986 a person born in Australia acquired Australian citizenship by birth only if at least one parent was an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
A child born in Australia (and who is not otherwise an Australian citizen) and who lives in Australia automatically acquires Australian citizenship on his or her 10th birthday, if the child has not been granted or otherwise acquired Australian citizenship in the meantime. This occurs automatically by operation of law, and applies irrespective of the immigration status of the child or his/her parents.
Children born in Australia who are stateless and not entitled to any other country's citizenship may in some circumstances be registered as Australian citizens.
Read more about this topic: Australian Nationality Law, Acquisition of Australian Citizenship
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