Submission for Australian Citizenship Legislation Amendment (Strengthening the Commitments for Australian Citizenship and Other Measures) Bill 2018

This submission is in response to the Australian Citizenship Legislation Amendment (Strengthening the Commitments for Australian Citizenship and Other Measures) Bill 2018. The submission highlights concerns regarding the proposed changes, particularly the extended residency requirement, English language proficiency, and the assessment of integration and character for young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds. MYAN argues that these changes could exacerbate vulnerabilities and hinder the successful integration of young people, ultimately impacting their ability to contribute to Australian society. The submission recommends that the Bill be reconsidered to better support the settlement and citizenship outcomes for these young Australians.