1) four (4) years lawful residence in Australia immediately prior to making an application for Australian citizenship with at least 12 months as a permanent resident, and
在你提出申请前你须要在OZ合法居留4年,而且最后12个月要以永久居民的身份。。。。
2) absences from Australia of no more than 12 months in total in the four (4) years prior to application, and no more than three (3) months in the 12 month permanent residency period prior to application.
4年中你可以离开OZ12个月,在你以永久居民申请的最后12个月内,你不能离开OZ超过3个月。