What is the meaning of 'national' as in e.g. 'Australian national'?

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In international law, nationality and citizenship are synonymous. In domestic law, some countries distinguish between citizens and nationals, where all citizens are nationals and most nationals are citizens. I don't think Australia distinguishes between the two. So Australian citizenship is the same as Australian nationality.

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I would parse it as this:

I am an Australian national

He/She is a citizen of Australia.

And want to live in Australia long term

And they are not interested in living outside of Australia

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