Child born inside Australia of permanent resident parents

What happens to a child born inside Australia of permanent resident parents? Up until 20 August 1986, regardless of the parents' immigration status, all babies born in Australia became Australian citizens.

After this date, automatic birthright to citizenship ceased, and now the immigration status of a child depends on the type of visa the parents hold or or the residency status of the parents.

The Australian Citizenship Act 2007 governs the rules for Australian citizenship. This article discusses the legal effects of a child born inside Australia of permanent resident parents, among other matters pertaining to the status of a child born in Australia.

Effects of a Child Born Inside Australia of Permanent Resident Parents