Lu and Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs (Citizenship)

The Administrative Appeals Tribunal considered the application of Mr Lu, who sought review of the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs' decision to cancel the approval of his citizenship by conferral under section 25 of the *Australian Citizenship Act 2007* (Cth). The central dispute concerned whether Mr Lu was likely to maintain a close and continuing association with Australia, a requirement for citizenship by conferral.

The Tribunal was required to determine whether the delegate's decision to cancel the approval of citizenship was the correct or preferable decision. This involved assessing whether Mr Lu had demonstrated, or was likely to demonstrate, a close and continuing association with Australia, notwithstanding his absence from the country at the time of the delegate's decision.

In reaching its decision, the Tribunal considered various factors indicative of a close and continuing association with Australia, including Mr Lu's family ties within Australia and his ownership of property. The Tribunal weighed these factors against the fact that Mr Lu was overseas at the time the delegate made the decision. Ultimately, the Tribunal found that the delegate's decision to cancel the approval of citizenship was affirmed.