Thread: Second prize for Russell Crowe

I do think that It's being tough , same rules for everyone . He lived here since he was a boy . Went to school , Married an Ozie . I would think there are a lot of people in the world think of him as being an Ozie . I do know we have to have rules , and laws . When we look at those that make them , many don't inspire to much confidence . Not all laws or rules are good , this looks like Russell Crowe is such a victim of these rules . It must be hard on people like him seeing migrants coming for all over the world , and only have to live here for 4 years to be able to get Citizen ship !!.. Jim

That is absolutely ridiculous, what if for instance the reason for not being here for the period of 2000 to 2002, you had to attend a funeral and sort out the estate of a relative and you were gone for a couple of months.

Even for the reason of work, which I imagine is his reason, is just plain stupid, so if you work your arse off for the country you love and praise about all over the world and live in for 98% of your life, supports the Government to get elected then rejects you for citizenship, because you weren't here for the entire period of 2000 to 2002, I know what I would do, I'd pack up and buggar off to New Zealand or the US and Canada.

Is it the entire period or just part of it

Either way they are ****ing dickheads

Baz.

Kiwi Russell Crowe is angry he can't become an Australian citizen - Entertainment - NZ Herald News

Now if he were Chinese with money, he be naturalised quick smart.

The government probably watched the South Park episode!

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citizenship is one thing, permanent residence is another, you must have permanent residence before you can apply for citizenship.

the news articals are incorrect since anyone with permanent residence visa can apply for citizenship, baring criminal convictions and knowing Doglass Batman is its a shoe in.

there years 2001-2002 were the transition years. this is when the Australian Government decided to re-neg on the Tasmanian agreement and

Require all Kiwis to have a visa--- prior to this kiwis coming to Australia or Aussies going to NZ did not need a visa. before that you did not even need a passport.

the solo parents benefit ( by what ever name) was no longer available to kiwis. for example a solo mother who is a kiwi, with two Australian born children to an Australian father is unable to get this benefit. or visa versa.

Australian's adherence to UN law, " rights of the child" where nationality/ citizenship of the child is not recognised and the turn " normal residence" is used. so if this solo mother and children have been living in Australia for a couple of years, can not get any assistance from the Australian government CAN NOT ACTUALLY GO BACK TO NZ!!! as this would breech Australian / international Law.

result some very poor and sad family environments. this reflects on crime statistics.

for for all the think headed arrogant Aussie that just say kiwi go home!!! if your frig-gen laws that do not allow us to GO HOME. so you trap us here. there is no out!!!!!

there is one emergency benefit you can receive from centerlink, that's an air-fair.

you can apply the above sanerio to any relationship even kiwi mother kiwi father if both parents do not agree the children can not leave Australia yet receve no assistance

My understanding is that Australia "reneged" because NZ was becoming a back door entry to Australia for third country residents who got NZ citizenship then moved on and NZ checks and requirements were not as selective as Australia's

The removal of Australian citizenship for children born in Australia to Non Australians was instituted AFAIR in the early 1980s, so anyone planning to have children later should be very well aware that the children would have the citizenship of their country of citizenship and be registered with their embassy /high commission at birth.

When I worked in embassies I was involved with a few who planned a visit to Australia to have a child hoping for it to get citizenship, or at the very least have the child free under Medicare by pretending to be an Australian relative.

you can apply the above sanerio (sic) to any relationship even kiwi mother kiwi father if both parents do not agree the children can not leave Australia yet receve no assistance

I don't understand this one. Are the children not registered with the NZ High Commission at birth? In any case most developed countries will not allow a parent to "kidnap" children without agreement of the spouse.

Regards Philip A
BTW, I agree that Rusty should be given citizenship, and I reckon he will be.
Depends if he can get the NZs to toss the World Cup.

Fair enough, be strict make him explain why he wasnt here..

But look at our history with this stuff..

Obvious one comes to mind...
Man Harman MORIS (lindt cafe killer) was granted asylum in 2001 on what was declared as proven to be false information, before he was made a citizen in 2004 it had already come to light that he had stolen over $200,000 from customers of his travel agency in Iran, he then came to AUSTRALIA via Malaysia and his "violent criminal and sexual offender history became known"... Yet in 2004 he was granted citizenship?? He preached violence and anti australia retoric, not just against religion but against people..

They later said once granted citizenship it cant be revoked, time to fix that, if you lie on your application or make ommissions that would affect the outcome then it should be instantly revoked and you should be deported, no ifs no buts....

time we got some 'stones" about this!

Where does he pay his Tax, Bob