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Long citizenship delays for thousands by Home Affairs mean applicants locked out of public service jobs, further study

Sarah Basford Canales
Updated January 26 2021 - 4:22pm, first published 11:55am
Slow citizenship processing times at the Department of Home Affairs have meant thousands have been left behind in the system. Picture: Jamila Toderas
Slow citizenship processing times at the Department of Home Affairs have meant thousands have been left behind in the system. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Citizenship ceremonies are a popular event on Australia Day but many with permanent residency or protection visas have been left waiting for years for an update with little word from the Department of Home Affairs.

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Sarah Basford Canales

Sarah Basford Canales

Politics and public sector reporter

I'm a federal politics and public sector reporter with an interest in national security, integrity and regulation. Contact me with general tips and thoughts at sarah.basfordcanales@canberratimes.com.au or confidential tips to sbasfordcanales@protonmail.com.

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