Banjo and Corri,thank you for your comments.My husband has always believed he was Australian until he was told without the citizenship papers if he left the country he may not be allowed to re-enter.After coming here legally at a young age,growing up, joining the navy & swearing allegiance to the flag at 15,paying taxes,& voting I must admit it came across to me as though it was all about the fee.The only way his life has changed, he can go over seas & re-enter the country,he still classes himself as an Aussie just like before.How many others aren't aware they have to take out citizenship until it's to late

FOXY....

you started the thread...and yet you say in another topic.. (about reading)

"Then there's Rachel Treasure's, 'The Rouseabout.' An honest and heartfelt tale of life on the land... which captures the very essence of being Australian."

aa-HAH! you knew the answer from the beginning :)

Dear BD,

You'd have to read the book - all I'll say is that 'The Rouseabout' is an unforgettable story about discovering the things that truly matter, and finding love that lasts. And by the end of it you'll yearn for a ute, a pair of boots and the wide open spaces...

But Australia is much more than that ... to me at least.