As with everything in this life, the people who ABUSE a persons good nature, in this case a entire NATIONS good will, well, they ruin it for everyone.

Nothing new. Human nature is something that just doesn't change.

I know a little about what you are talking about, but from a totally different angle.

My Mrs, mother of four Aussies, wife of an Aussie for over 20 years had to go through all the same paperwork as anyone else who was married to an Aussie for lets say 2 weeks.

Likewise she has to comply with all the rules and regulations, which have changed as you mentioned, hence she can't become a citizen of Australia until the 5 years are up.

It used to be simpler before, but unfortunately the SOBs who literally abuse the system and always present themselves as "victims" are the reason why this is so, that is "why some things have changed".

What kills me is when Aussies side up with the SOBs instead of standing their ground and calling a SOB a SOB. Making it right for all those who aren't SOBs, who are literally victims of the SOBs, the SOBs that abuse our nations good will and friendly nature.

I hear ya, as far as paying the price because of some SOBs out there.