About the Act
The 2007 Act reflects some of the changes to the legal landscape which took place after the creation of the 1948 Act it replaces. Most notably, Australian citizens are no longer deemed British subjects by virtue of their citizenship, reflecting the shift toward independence from British imperialism. The 2007 Act also indicates a more feminist approach: it provides for automatic citizenship by descent from a 'parent', whereas the 1948 Act required descent from an Australian father or unmarried mother.
Impacts
The 2007 Act, like the 1948 Act, does not specifically mention the status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. However, the High Court in Love v Commonwealth of Australia; Thoms v Commonwealth of Australia [2020] HCA 3 decided that an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person may have non-alien, non-citizen status due to their traditional connection with their Country. | 
