Children born to former Australian citizens (only those who lost Australian citizenship by virtue of "section 17" of the Act) after loss of the parent's citizenship, and before the parent resumed citizenship, may be considered for a "grant" of Australian citizenship (whether aged under or over 18). There is no requirement for the parent to resume citizenship. This policy was put in place by Ministerial policy on 13 October 2003 for children under 18 and extended in the 2007 Act to those aged 18 or over.