Definitions
Australia means Australia together with its Territories
- Norfolk Island is included, despite having its own immigration laws
- Christmas Island is included from 1 October 1958 and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands from 23 November 1955. These are former United Kingdom territories transferred to Australia.
- Papua ceased to be an Australian territory on 16 September 1975.
British subject means a person connected with a Commonwealth country (not just the United Kingdom). The phrase was used in Australian law until 30 April 1987. See British subject for a more general description of the use of the term.
Read more about this topic: Australian Nationality Law
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