But gaining citizenship is just about to get tougher, and applicants will be soon required to take a test on the country's history and values.
To qualify, they will be asked 20 questions - drawn randomly from 200 - and be expected to answer 12 correctly.
It's not just about Don Bradman and beating the English cricket team
Kate Gauthier
Who was the first Australian prime minister? What is the floral emblem of Australia? You get the idea.