The new residence requirements will only apply to people who become permanent residents on or after 1 July 2007.
People who became permanent residents before 1 July 2007 need only meet the old residence requirements (presence in Australia as a permanent resident for periods amounting to two (2) years in the last five (5) years including one (1) year in the last two (2) immediately prior to making the application) provided they applied within three (3) years from the day the legislation commences.(新法例实施后3年内提出申请, 即10/07前申请,可适用2年转CITIZEN)