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Australian Citizenship Act 2007
19AWhen a person does not become a citizen despite the Minister’s approval
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#### 19A When a person does not become a citizen despite the Minister’s approval
Despite section 19, a person does not become an Australian citizen under this Subdivision, even if the Minister approves the person becoming an Australian citizen, unless:
(a) if the person was born on or after 26 January 1949—a parent of the person was an Australian citizen at the time of the person’s birth; or
(b) if the person was born before 26 January 1949—a parent of the person became an Australian citizen on 26 January 1949.