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Democratic Beliefs, Rights and Liberties › Citizenship
What rights do Australian citizens have that permanent residents do not?
- The right to work and pay taxes
- The right to vote in federal elections and apply for an Australian passport
- The right to access Medicare and public education
Why this is the correct answer
Australian citizenship grants specific rights not available to permanent residents, most notably the right to vote in federal, state and territory elections and to apply for an Australian passport. Permanent residents may work, access Medicare and use public services, but cannot vote or hold an Australian passport. Citizenship carries the full legal status of belonging to the Australian community.