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The Application Process

Applications for Australian Citizenship are assessed by the Department of Home Affairs.

Once your application has been processed by the Department, you will receive an approval letter and be placed on a wait list to be invited to a ceremony with your local Council. This usually happens within 6-12 months however, after COVID restrictions temporarily halted citizenship ceremonies in 2020 and again in 2021, and due to reduced numbers able to attend each ceremony due to Public Health Orders on capacity in venues, there may be an increased waiting time.

Wollondilly Shire Council typically holds a number of ceremonies each year, on behalf of the Government.

After you have been approved and your waiting time is complete, you will receive an invitation from Wollondilly Shire Council.

The citizenship ceremony is where you will be presented with your citizenship certificate and is the final step in becoming a new citizen. You become an Australian citizen on the date you attend the citizenship ceremony and make the pledge of commitment to Australia.

If you have any questions about the ceremony or the application process, visit Citizenship information on the Department Of Home Affairs website, or call 131 881.

Citizenship Ceremonies at Wollondilly Shire Council

The citizenship ceremony and taking the pledge is the final step before becoming an Australian citizen, becoming an Australian citizen is something to celebrate as it marks an important milestone in the lives of new citizens.

Wollondilly Shire Council plays a role in local residents becoming Australian citizens by hosting a number citizenship ceremonies each year. Citizenship Ceremonies are usually held every 12 weeks (approximately), however it can take between 6-9 months after receiving your approval before you are invited to attend a Citizenship Ceremony. Invites to participate in a ceremony will be sent approximately 4 weeks before your allocated ceremony.

Wollondilly Shire Council will contact you via phone/email, to determine your availability and will then mail a letter of invitation to you. The invitation will detail ceremony location, date, time, guest allowances and how to confirm your attendance.  We will also advise what photo identification you will be required to bring with you on the day.

Please note:

  • Wollondilly Shire Council does not process applications and our staff are not involved in any decision making at all. All of these decisions are made by the Department of Home Affairs. If you have any questions about your application, contact the Department of Home Affairsor phone the Citizenship Information Line on 131 880.
  • Wollondilly Shire Council receives a list of names from the Department of Home Affairs, detailing names of those who will be invited to the next ceremony.
  • The wait time for a Citizenship Ceremony may take up to 9 months due to the volume of applications being processed by the Department of Home Affairs.

What to Bring and How to Prepare for Your Ceremony

On the day of your ceremony, bring the following items:

  • Your invitation to the ceremony
  • one form of photo identification:
    • driver's licence
    • passport, or
    • an official document with a photograph

If you do not have photo identification, then you need to bring at least 3 documents showing your name, address and signature:

  • bank statements
  • utility bills, or
  • credit card statements

If you are under 16 years of age, you do not need to bring photo identification.

If you want to make the Australian citizenship pledge on a holy book, bring a book with you to the ceremony. Ceremony organisers do not always provide holy books.

Further Information About What to Bring and How to Prepare

What is the Dress Code? 

There’s no official dress code, but the Department of Home Affairs suggests that you wear smart casual clothes.

The following is strongly discouraged:

  • bare feet
  • beach wear (eg. bathers)
  • athletic/gym wear
  • clothes with slogans or images that may cause offence to other participants.

Can I Bring Guests? 

You are be able to invite friends and family to the ceremony, however guest numbers are required to ensure reserved seated can be allocated. In the event of NSW Public Health restrictions being put in place, guest numbers may be restricted, any changes in this regard will be communicated.

 

What about children who are to become Australian citizens?

Children 15 years and under do not need to attend a citizenship ceremony to receive a Certificate of Australian Citizenship, however we welcome their participation in the ceremony if they wish to attend.

Please note that only the parent who appears on the child’s application form can collect the child’s Certificate of Australian Citizenship.

I have very young children attending who are not receiving their citizenship. Where will they sit?

Numbers are currently strictly limited. If you have young children that cannot be left with relatives or friends while you attend the ceremony at Council Chambers, please advise the ceremony coordinator immediately.

Can my family and friends who are also becoming Australian citizens sit with me?

Seating is allocated according to nominated Pledge and strict social distancing guidelines. We will endeavour to seat family members near each other where possible, however this is not guaranteed.

I have mobility/vision/hearing issues. Will this make any difference at the ceremony?

Please advise the Department of Home Affairs as well as Council so that we can make appropriate arrangements as needed.

The Ceremony

Citizenship ceremonies are held in the Council Chambers at Picton Shire Hall – 44-60 Menangle Street, Picton, unless otherwise stated on the invitation.

Time of arrival for registration on the day is 30 minutes prior to the ceremony start. This is in order to avoid congestion at the registration table. Registrations close at the start of the ceremony. If you are going to be late, please let us know.

The citizenship ceremony usually takes approximately 30 minutes however, this is dependent on the number of recipients. We ask that you remain for the entire ceremony.

If you are unwell on the day of your ceremony please do not attend.

On the Day Procedure

On Arrival

All conferees will be required to sign-in upon entering the building. A staff member will be present to provide assistance.

During registration, you will need to show photographic identification (driver’s license, passport etc).

If you do not have photo identification, please bring along three documents with your name, address, and signature (bank statements, credit card statements, bills).

If you choose to wear a mask, you will be required to removed it to allow visual identification to be completed,

If you do not have adequate identification, you will not be allowed to proceed with the citizenship ceremony

If you have legally changed your name since applying for citizenship, please advise the Department Home Affairs as soon as possible and provide proof of the name change.

If you have COVID-19 symptoms, you will not be permitted entry to the building.

After you have completed your registration, you will then be directed to the Chambers in preparation for the ceremony.

You will be given an allocated seat, a pledge card and an affirmation card.

 

You will also be provided with an Australian Electoral Commission form that you must complete and return (their details are on the form) so that your electoral roll records may be updated to show your change of citizenship status.

 

After you have registered, there may be a short wait until the ceremony starts. You will be required to stay on the premises until the completion of the ceremony. Should you need to leave, ID will have to be re-confirmed.

 

Please note that if you arrive late and miss this part of the ceremony, let one of our staff members know as soon as possible. If you do not complete the pledge, you will not become an Australian citizen.

 

If you are not in your allocated seat during this part of the ceremony (from Mayor's speech until completion of the pledges) you will be noted as not having completed the pledge. You will be required to attend the next scheduled ceremony.

Seating

All conferees will have reserved seating according to their nominated Pledge of Commitment.

The Ceremony

There will be a formal introduction, speeches and an address before the Pledge of Commitment.

The presiding officer, will ask you to stand as a group (according to which pledge you will be making) and to read out/repeat the Pledge of Commitment.

There are two versions of the Pledge, one that mentions God, and one without. You’ll have to repeat the one you picked on your application form.

You are required to undertake the Pledge and to show your loyalty to Australia and accept the responsibility and privileges of Australian citizenship. It also signals a person’s commitment to being an active member of our society as well.

Once you’ll have made the pledge, you will be an Australian citizen. The National Anthem will be played at the end of the ceremony.

You will receive a citizenship certificate, Make sure the information on it is correct and store the certificate somewhere safe.

Citizenship Certificate

Citizenship certificates will be provided to you at the ceremony.

All children will receive their own citizenship certificate. For children under 16, certificates will be given to the parents/guardians during registration.

 

After the Ceremony

Dependent on NSW Public Health Orders, there may be an opportunity for you to take photos, social distancing must be maintained at all times. Please note there will be no official photos provided.

  • Light refreshments may be available.
  • Recipients will receive a small gift from the Council.
  • You’ll be offered the opportunity to add your name to the electoral roll so you can vote at the next election.
    • Since voting is compulsory in Australia, you can either complete the forms at the ceremony or take the forms and complete them at home.
  • You’ll also be eligible to apply for an Australian passport. Further information can be found on the Passports website.

 

Voting by New Citizens

All new citizens over the age of 18 must enrol to vote. This can be completed at the citizenship ceremony or afterwards at home and entitles new citizens to vote at Federal, State and local Council elections.

Voting at elections is compulsory and there are fines for failure to do so without a valid reason. Further information can be found on the Elections website.

 

Replacement Certificates

If you require a replacement certificate, you will need to contact the Department on 131 880.

Frequently Asked Questions

Unable to Attend a Citizenship Ceremony?

If you are unable to attend your ceremony you must contact the Department immediately on their hotline 131 880, so they can provide you with an alternative date. Please note that we are unable to reschedule your ceremony. If you do not advise the Department that you cannot attend and you miss your ceremony, we are unable to provide you with your certificate and it must be returned to the Department. 

 

If you do not attend a ceremony within 12 months of your application being approved, and you do not have an acceptable reason, your application could be reviewed and cancelled.

Does the Department of Home Affairs or Council Offer an Urgent Citizenship Ceremony Service?

The Department of Home Affairs or Council do not offer an ‘urgent ceremony’ service.

People are encouraged to attend public ceremonies. However, in genuinely urgent, compelling and unforeseen circumstances, the Department may agree to conduct a Departmental citizenship ceremony.

The following types of circumstances are not considered genuinely urgent or compelling:

  • Overseas travel for employment, holidays, family reunions or weddings
  • Pre-purchased airline tickets, cruise tickets or overseas accommodation
  • General entry-level employment requiring Australian citizenship
  • Expired passport (if you are travelling overseas before your ceremony you are encouraged to apply for another passport from your current country of citizenship
  • Expired authority to return to Australia (if you are travelling overseas before your ceremony you are encouraged to apply for a Resident Return visa)
  • Students intending to apply for HECS - Higher Education Loan Program.

Can I Attend a Ceremony in Another Council Area?

Applicants for citizenship must attend a citizenship ceremony within their local government area. 

Do I have to Attend the Ceremony? Can’t I just collect my certificate or have it mailed out?

You are not eligible to become an Australian citizen until you have read the Australian Citizenship Pledge in the presence of the Mayor or the Minister for Home Affairs.

If you have been approved for Australian citizenship then an invitation will be mailed to you from council approximately four weeks prior to the next scheduled ceremony.

What is the Australian Citizenship Pledge?

The “Pledge” contains the words you will read out in the presence of the Mayor in order to complete your Citizenship requirements.

 

Below are the two pledges that you can choose between:

Pledge One

Pledge Two

From this time forward, under God,

I pledge my loyalty to Australia and its people

Whose democratic beliefs I share

Whose rights and liberties I respect

And whose Laws I will uphold and obey

From this time forward,

I pledge my loyalty to Australia and its people

Whose democratic beliefs I share

Whose rights and liberties I respect

And whose Laws I will uphold and obey

A pledge card, containing the above words and affirmation, will be given to you at the ceremony.

If you would like to practice beforehand, an audio version is available on the Department of Home Affairs citizenship website.

If you would like to make your pledge on a Holy Book, please bring that book along to the ceremony as they are not provided.

Useful information

Department of Home Affairs - Citizenship Information Line: 131 880 between 8.30am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday.

Information about Citizenship ceremonies by the Department of Home Affairs

Getting an Australian passport

Enrol to vote in Australia

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  • Tourism & Business
    • Visit Wollondilly
      • The Great Burragorang Valley Walk
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    • Business Wollondilly
    • Destination Management Plan
    • Economic Development Strategy
    • The Great Burragorang Valley Walk
    • Filming in Wollondilly
    • Health & Regulatory Services
      • Food Safety
        • Food Business Notification
      • Onsite Sewage/Septic
        • Request for Copy of Approval to Operate Sewage Management System License
      • Wood Heaters and Fires
      • Skin Penetration
      • Filling of Land - Make Sure It's Legal
      • Stormwater Drainage Issues
      • Unauthorised Building Works
    • Tenders & Procurement
      • Open Tenders
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  • Environment, Biodiversity & Sustainability
    • The Robin Davies Wollondilly Community Nursery
    • Water Management
      • Integrated Water Management
      • Stormwater Management Charge
      • Stormwater Pollution Control at Work
      • Stormwater Pollution Control at Home
      • Onsite Sewage/Septic
      • Floodplain Risk Management
      • George's Riverkeeper
      • Watercourses
      • Love Your Waterways
    • General Approval to Burn
    • Tree & Vegetation Management
      • New- Tree Planting
      • Trees on Private Property
      • Trees on Public Land
      • Trees on Neighbouring Properties
      • Tree Management Application
      • Fire Affected Tree Removal
      • 10/50 Vegetation Clearing Scheme
      • Clearing of Native Vegetation
      • Tree Fact Sheets
    • Sustainable Living
      • Sustainadilly Events and Workshops
      • Sustainable Living Guide
        • Garden
          • Grow Your Own Food
          • Worm Farming
          • Composting
          • Keep Chickens For Eggs
          • Water Efficient Gardening
          • Use Plants to Remove Toxins
          • Mulch Your Patch
          • Nurture and Conserve Biodiversity
          • Grow an Indigenous Garden
          • Guild Planting
        • House and Home
          • Assess your homes sustainability
          • Buy renewable electricity
          • Cultivate energy saving habits
          • Cultivate water saving habits
          • DIY environmental checklist
          • Embrace energy efficiency
          • Generate your own electricity
          • Harvest and use your rainwater
          • Install efficient appliances and fixtures
          • Install solar hot water
          • Insulate, shade and weather proof your house
          • Make your renovations green
          • Reduce your stormwater pollution
          • Reuse your greywater
          • Use water efficiently
        • Food and Drink
          • Eat Organic Food
          • Eat Less Meat
          • Buy Local and Seasonal Food
          • Avoid Genetically Modified (GM) Food
          • Avoid Bottled Water
          • Reduce Dairy in Your Diet
          • Avoid Eating Endangered Fish
          • Adopt a Vegetarian Diet
        • Products
          • Purchase Recycled Products
          • Buy Paper and Wood Responsibly
          • Buy Fair-trade Food and Products
          • Use Non-toxic Cleaners
          • Buy Secondhand Goods
          • Environmentally Friendly Mindset
          • Avoid Excessive Packaging
        • Services
          • Choose Green Service Providers
          • Invest Ethically
        • Community
          • Help Protect Our Waterways
          • Promote Sustainable Living
          • Join a Revegetation Group
          • Help Protect Our Coast
          • Support Local Indigenous Culture
          • Be a Responsible Pet Owner
          • Join a Bushcare / Landcare Group
        • Recreation
          • Eco Aid and Travel
          • Immerse Yourself in Nature
          • Slow and Local Travel
        • Waste
          • Recycle Technical Waste
          • Cultivate Waste Reduction Habits
          • Cull Your 'Stuff'
          • Recycle Organic Waste
          • Recycle Building Waste
          • No Junk Mail or Spam
        • Transport
          • Reduce and Offset Car Emissions
          • Car Pool
          • Use Public Transport
          • Reduce and Offset Air Travel Emissions
          • Ride a Bike
          • Buy an Efficient Car
        • Work
          • Join the Green Team
          • Make Your Profession Sustainable
          • Save Paper and Forests
          • Buy Green Office Products
          • Travel Together to Meetings
          • Prevent Stormwater Pollution
          • Recycle Office Waste
          • Power Down
          • Make Your Business Carbon Neutral
        • Small and Medium Enterprises
          • Upgrade to energy efficient lighting
          • Configure your lighting for efficiency
          • Implement efficient air conditioning and heating
          • Switch off un-used appliances
          • Maintain, downsize and turn off your fridge
          • Purchase energy efficient appliances
          • Teach energy efficient driving
          • Use your recycled printer paper twice
          • Establish a recycling program
          • Conserve water in your business
      • Garage Sale Trail 2022
    • Weed Management
    • Wildlife & Nature
      • Land For Wildlife
      • Wild Rabbit Management Program
      • Fox Trapping Program
      • Aussie Backyard Bird Count
      • Flying Foxes
        • Handling and Disposing of Dead Flying-foxes
      • Caring for Wildlife
      • Biodiversity
      • Landcare/Bushcare in Wollondilly
      • Citizen Science
        • FROG ID
        • NatureMapr and the Wollondilly Nature Map
        • Platypus
      • Wollondilly Koala Conservation Project
      • Bushland Restoration
      • Native Bees
      • Koala Hotline
      • Bushcare
        • Our Volunteers
        • Get Involved
        • Further Information
        • Locations
    • Schools Environmental & Sustainability Education
      • Threatened Species Art & Writing Competition
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