What benefits? I'm not aware of any benefits Kiwi's arriving post 2001 get, apart from some reciprocal medical care, and some allowances to buy property and so forth. Actual money-for-nothing benefits, not so much.
> I believe if you were born in New Zealand, its still (relatively) easy to get Citizenship in Australia, but if you weren't born in NZ and have NZ citizenship, it's much harder.
Assuming we're talking about the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) New Zealand stream [0], then it's easier than for people coming from other countries, but I wouldn't say easy. It's also about AUD$4000 per person.
[0] https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-li...
We also can get the baby bonus. My sister got it when her son was born. That was only 2012 I think. Well after 2001...
We don’t pay for hospital. And Medicare can only be applied for if you stay for 6 months without leaving for any reason.
(Source: Kiwi friend who was trying to get citizenship for himself and his kids who were born here)
Alot of kiwis were coming to Australia and going on the dole right away. So alot of the benefits only kick in after residing in the country for minimum 1 year. But the benefits still exist.
I was referring to those who were rejected for residency in Australia, gain citizenship in New Zealand, then move to Australia to live/work.
I believe if you were born in New Zealand, its still (relatively) easy to get Citizenship in Australia, but if you weren't born in NZ and have NZ citizenship, it's much harder.