Talk:Australian permanent resident

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[edit] unsigned earlier comment

Removed the links to individuals with permanent residency dramas. They should go elsewhere... this page is more about the law rather than the implications and/or breakdowns.

[edit] Voting

The page seems to suggest some state still allow new permanent residents from commonwealth countries to vote. But from a quick look through of all the state electoral commisions, this isn't the case. Most follow the pre 1984 rule allowing those registered/enrolled before 1984 to vote. Queensland seems to have continued this to 1991 allow people registered/enrolled before 1991 to vote. None of them seem to allow residents who weren't registered/enrolled before those dates to vote. Nil Einne (talk) 09:40, 29 January 2008 (UTC)