It entitles you to privileges of Australian citizenship giving you the right to:
1. live in Australia
2. apply for an Australian passport and to leave and re-enter Australia without applying
for a resident return visa
3. seek assistance from Australian diplomatic representatives while overseas
4. vote to help elect Australia's governments
5. stand for Parliament
6. work in the public service
7. serve in the armed forces
8. register as Australian citizens by descent any of your children born overseas after you become an Australian citizen.