Australian Citizenship (Transitionals and Consequentials) Act 2007 (21 of 2007)

Schedule 3   Application and transitional provisions

Part 1   Provisions relating to the enactment of the Australian Citizenship Act 2007

5A   Citizenship for persons adopted in accordance with the Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption

(1) Section 19C of the new Act applies in relation to adoptions that occur before, on or after the commencement day.

(2) Paragraphs 19C(2)(e) and (f) of the new Act apply as if a reference to Subdivision A included a reference to section 10B, 10C or 11 of the old Act (about citizenship by descent).