AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP CEREMONIES

Auburn City Council conducts Citizenship Ceremonies monthly for residents of the Auburn Local Government area wishing to become Australian citizens.  These Ceremonies are conducted under delegated authority of the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship.

Hear the Australian Citizenship Pledge and its meaning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:    Where can I obtain an Application Form for Citizenship?

• Answer:    Application forms for Australian Citizenship can be obtained from: - Department of Immigration & Citizenship at 9 Wentworth Street, Parramatta or call 131 880.  - Commonwealth Offices or the Citizenship Website www.citizenship.gov.au

Q:    How do I know when my ceremony is?

• Answer:    Once the Department of Immigration & Citizenship has sent your letter approving your application for Australian Citizenship, they will then send you a letter of invitation advising you where and when your Ceremony will take place.
   
  Council has no prior knowledge of a Conferee’s details or what Ceremony they are allocated to until a Pledge Verification List is received from the Department of Immigration & Citizenship for the conducting of a Ceremony.

Q:    What if I cannot attend the Ceremony?

• Answer:    Please advise Council if you cannot attend, we in turn will advise the Department of Immigration & Citizenship and you will be allocated another Ceremony date.  If you consistently fail to attend you will need to discuss your circumstances and options with the Department of Immigration & Citizenship. 

Q:    How do I get my Citizenship?

• Answer:   Auburn City Council is only responsible for conducting Citizenship Ceremonies.  We have no input with applications, approvals or certifications.  All enquiries about applications and approvals need to be directed to the Department  of Immigration and Citizenship on 131 880 or at www.citizenship.gov.au 

Q:    How long will the Ceremony go for?

• Answer:   
  The Citizenship Ceremony takes approximately 45 minutes.  All Conferees must arrive by 9.30 am for registration purposes.  The Ceremony commences at 10.30 am and usually ends no later than 11.15 am.  Light refreshments are provided at the completion of the Ceremony.
   
  If a Conferee arrives after the commencement of the Ceremony they will not be allowed to participate.  Their Certificate will be returned to the Department of Immigration & Citizenship and another Ceremony date will need to be allocated.

​	​Thursday, January 26	​Registration 8.00 am
​	​Tuesday, February 21	​Registration 9:30 am
​	Tuesday, March 13	​​Registration 9:30 am
​	​Monday, April 16	​​Registration 9:30 am
​	​Tuesday, April 17	​​Registration 9:30 am
​	​Tuesday, June 19	​​Registration 9:30 am
​	​Tuesday, July 17	​Registration 9:30 am
​	​Tuesday, August 14	​Registration 9.30 am

Ceremonies for the remainder of 2012 will be dependent upon the Local Government Elections and subsequent election of an incoming Mayor.
 
All ceremonies are to be conducted in the Auburn Town Hall, 1 Civic Place, Auburn.

Q:    What do I need to bring?

• Answer:  Proof of Identity (Licence, Passport, Visa etc) and your letter of invitation from the Department of Immigration & Citizenship.

Q:    Can I bring guests?

• Answer:    Yes, Conferees are seated together for the Ceremony.  A separate area is designated for the seating of guests. Your guests will not be able to sit next to you during the ceremony. 

Q:    Can photographs be taken at the Ceremony?

• Answer:    Official photographs are taken as Conferees receive their Australian Citizenship Certificate from the Mayor and fowarded to the Conferees by mail. We prefer guests to remain seated until the conclusion of the Ceremony.  At the completion of the Ceremony the Mayor and dignitaries will be available for photographs with Conferees.