Citizenship Act 1977

Schedule 3: Enactments consequentially amended

You could also call this:

"Laws changed because of the Citizenship Act 1977"

When you look at the Citizenship Act 1977, you will see a schedule called Enactments consequentially amended. This schedule is empowered by s 30(2). It lists the laws that are changed because of the Citizenship Act 1977.

You will find several laws listed in this schedule, including the Adoption Act 1955, the Age of Majority Act 1970, and the Consular Privileges and Immunities Act 1971. Other laws listed are the Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities Act 1968, the Status of Children Act 1969, and the Western Samoa Act 1961.

These laws are all affected by the Citizenship Act 1977, which means they have some changes made to them as a result of this act.

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This page was last updated on 29 September 2025

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Topics:

Immigration and citizenship > Becoming a citizenFamily and relationships > Adoption and guardianshipFamily and relationships > Children and parenting

Schedule 2: Enactments consequentially repealed, or

"Laws that are no longer needed because of the Citizenship Act 1977"

Schedule 4: Disclosure of information to agencies, or

"When the government can share your personal info with other agencies"

3Enactments consequentially amended Empowered by s 30(2)

Adoption Act 1955 (1955 No 93)

Age of Majority Act 1970 (1970 No 137)

Consular Privileges and Immunities Act 1971 (1971 No 11)

Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities Act 1968 (1968 No 36)

Status of Children Act 1969 (1969 No 18)

Western Samoa Act 1961 (1961 No 68)