What is the current political status of Australia and New Zealand?

A.
Both remain British colonies and members of the British Commonwealth of Nations.

B.
Australia is independent; New Zealand is still a British colony.

C.
New Zealand is independent; Australia is still a British colony.

D.
Both nations are independent but belong to the British Commonwealth of Nations.

D. Both nations are independent but belong to the British Commonwealth of Nations.

D. Both nations are independent but belong to the British Commonwealth of Nations.