Can an australian citizen get a british passport?

Question

My father was born in Belfast in 1949 and moved to Australia at the age of 12.

Is it possible for me to get a British passport, and what laws would allow this (ie right of abode etc)?

Answer 1

Advising on immigration is very complex and most advisers, unless they are registered, can only give you information on immigration up to level 1. Can I suggest you contact the Embassy, or your immigration advisory service for specialist advice.

Answer 2

I would speak to your nearest British Embassy for clarification, you'll need to apply to them for the passport any way so you could get two things done at once.  

http://ukinaustralia.fco.gov.uk/en/passp...

If you were entitled to a British passport, you could still retain your Australian citizenship & passport but you could travel on the British passport and be treated as a British citizen in Europe and the UK.  

You could also investigate the possiblity of getting an Irish passport.