According to the Australian Department of Home Affairs, people born in Papua before 16 September 1975 may be eligible for Australian citizenship by conferral. Australia publishes the name of the country whose citizens are exempted from citizenship test. Photo credit: Getty ImagesSource: UGCConditions of becoming Australian citizensPapua nationals becoming Australian citizens without the test comes with a condition. Provided that at least one of their parents was born in Australia, as it is currently defined, and held Australian citizenship at the time of that person's birth. Australian citizenship for children from PapuaChildren of people who meet the criteria are not automatically excluded.