New Zealanders in Australia: the end of an era? BirrellBob RapsonVirginia 2017 The New Zealand and Australian governments have agreed to restrict the rights of New Zealand citizens who move to Australia after February 2001 to access social security benefits in Australia. This article explores the reasons for these reforms and their implications for the future movement of New Zealand citizens to Australia. Pagination on item is incorrect Copyright. Monash University and the author/s