Duncan, Australian citizenship is worth any and all hassles!
You're right, it's a privilege not a right, it's not given, it's earned.
I'm a Pommie Aussie, became an Australian citizen in 1988, and am very very proud of the bit of paper that says I'm an Ozzie!
Cheers
Chris
Note to moderators, we need an new icon, waving an Ozzie flag!