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Australian Citizenship Act 2007
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#### 20 Requirements for becoming a citizen
A person becomes an Australian citizen under this Subdivision if:
(a) the Minister decides under subsection 24(1) to approve the person becoming an Australian citizen; and
(b) if the person is required to make a pledge of commitment to become an Australian citizen—the person makes that pledge.
> Note: Sections 21 to 25 deal with the Minister approving the person becoming an Australian citizen. Sections 26 and 27 deal with the making of a pledge of commitment.