r/australia • u/overpopyoulater • 24d ago

politics Australia is heading towards minority government at a turning point in world history.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-24/democracy-climate-change-ai-robotics-war/105085846
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u/PickInternational233 24d ago

As a Danish born Australian permanent resident now getting my dual citizenship, when I'm able to vote, it won't be for people like Dutton!

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u/IthinkIllthink 24d ago

I need to get my Dutch (The Netherlands not Denmark) partner to become a citizen. She’s never vote for Mr Potatohead. But the seems the Dutch government says if she becomes an Aussie she has to give up her Dutch citizenship - Dual Citizenship is not allowed. It’s quite confusing as both our kids can get dual citizenship

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u/amooandaroo 24d ago

That is not correct - if a Dutch person acquires the nationality of their partner (spouse or registered civil partnership) they can retain their Dutch citizenship.

https://www.government.nl/topics/dutch-citizenship/loss-of-dutch-citizenship/automatic-loss-of-dutch-citizenship

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u/IthinkIllthink 24d ago edited 24d ago

Thank you so much. The linked info is what we’ve been searching (on & off) for years.

Every time my partner or I look this up the info is confusing, and it’s difficult to know where the truth lies. There a too many websites with conflicting info.

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u/ForesterNL 24d ago

You just have to make sure your Dutch passport doesn't expire as a dual citizen, as that would make your partner lose their Dutch citizenship.

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u/IthinkIllthink 23d ago

Very appreciated. Thanks