You may be eligible to become an Australian citizen by conferral if you are a permanent resident and have resided in Australia for a required period of time and meet all other criteria.

Generally, the residence requirements for Australian citizenship by conferral are:

1. You have lawfully resided in Australia for four years;
2. You have not been outside Australia collectively for one year in the last four years; and
3. You have not been outside Australia for three months in the last one year.

You must be of good character if you are 18 years of age or over and likely reside in, or maintain a close and continuing connection with Australia.