Recognition
Hey guys,
I am needing some help with this as I can’t wrap my head around whether rulings apply to me or not?
My late grandfather was born in Tunisia, he is of Italian descent (pure blood)
My grandfather had citizenship and went to war in the Italian military. He is however, a stolen child.
My grandparents came to Australia and became a citizen in 81’ however, after speaking to my grandmother yesterday, she tells me that he still held Italian citizenship even after they had naturalised in Australia.
My father was born in 73’ in Australia.
I understand the laws changed in 92’ which is how I’m confused that my grandfather was able to retain his Italian citizenship? Is this because he served in the military?
My grandmother told me she receives the war pension from Italy still.
I am wanting to honour my grandfather by becoming a dual citizen (I am born here in Australia in 98’). Don’t get me wrong, the Italian is strong in my grandfathers side, but I feel like the new article 3 laws made this impossible for me? My dad could get recognised (not naturalised) but I’m pretty sure with the research I have done, I cannot??
I found a house my grandfather lived in Italy, licenses etc.
Could anyone please guide me as I’m so lost with this.
EDIT: grandfather was born in 35’ or 36’ and his mother and father were Italian, which I also see the 1948 ruling would apply but to what extent?