I was born in Australia on or after August 20, 1986, and am applying for my first Australian passport. What documents do I need to prove my Australian citizenship? Please list the primary document, acceptable alternatives, and any specific requirements for proving citizenship by birth based on my parents' or grandparents' status.
Navigate to 'passports.gov.au'. Navigate to the 'How it works' section. From 'How it works', navigate to 'Documents you need'. On the 'Documents you need' page, navigate to the 'Citizenship' section. Within the 'Citizenship' section, locate the information for individuals 'Born in Australia on or after 20 August 1986'. Identify the primary document required for proof of citizenship. Identify and list all acceptable alternative documents. Detail the specific scenarios for proving citizenship by birth, including those involving parents' or grandparents' documentation and the special case for permanent resident parents.
State that the primary document is the applicant's full Australian birth certificate. List an Australian citizenship certificate in the applicant's name as an acceptable alternative. List an Australian passport issued in the applicant's name on or after 1 January 2000 that was valid for at least two years as an acceptable alternative. Detail the scenario where one parent was an Australian permanent resident or citizen, specifying the required parental documents (birth certificate, passport, or citizenship certificate). Explicitly mention that if both parents were Australian permanent residents when the applicant was born, evidence of citizenship must be obtained from the Department of Home Affairs. Include the scenario involving grandparents' documents (birth certificate, passport, or citizenship certificate) if the parent was born in Australia on or after 20 August 1986.