Abstract

Citizenship can be obtained by birth, descent or naturalisation. This chapter discusses the development in citizenship law of both Australia and Slovenia. The comparative discussion will be undertaken in four parts. The first will commence in 1990 and conclude in 2000. The second will be between 200 and 2005 when Slovenia moved closer to membership of the European Union. Thirdly, there were considerable developments in citizenship law that will be discussed from 2005 to 2010. Fourthly, the citizenship laws and expression of the national identity continued to be strengthened between 2010 and 2018, although differently. Moreover, the world would see the rise of terrorism and states would react by adopting restrictive measures into their citizenship laws. The chapter will demonstrate how the citizenship laws of both states would have a significant role in reaffirming, enhancing and strengthening national identity. This chapter will identify themes where both states amended their respective citizenship laws as a result of world, regional or national events. This chapter will also highlight patterns that have been adopted by both states and used to make changes in the laws. For instance, this chapter will explore whether national and international events have had an impact on Slovenia and Australia’s approach to reforming their citizenship laws.

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