Australian Citizenship Ceremonies

You will be able to attend a citizenship ceremony when the following has occurred:

1. Completed your application process with the Department of Home Affairs.
2. Received your letter of approval from the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs.
3. The DHA will notify Council of your approval.
4. Receive a formal invitation from Council. Invitations are sent out 3-4 weeks prior to the above scheduled ceremony times.

Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the ceremony. All conferees aged 16 and over at the time of application must have their identity verified prior to making the pledge of commitment and receiving their Australian citizenship certificate.

The order is as follows:

1. Ceremony opening and introduction
2. Welcome to Country and/or Acknowledgement of Country
3. Official welcome by the Mayor
4. Official message from the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs
5. Reading of the Preamble
6. The Australian Citizenship Oath / Pledge
7. The Affirmation of Australian Citizenship
8. The singing of the National Anthem, Advance Australia Fair
9. The presentation of certificates of Australian Citizenship and gifts
10. Ceremony concludes

We encourage conferees to invite family and friends to attend the ceremonies to celebrate the occasion.

Formal, business, or smart casual attire is welcomed at the ceremonies. Conferees are welcome to wear traditional, national, or cultural dress.

A form of photographic identification is required for each person aged 16 and over, which will allow facial comparison between the person and their identification. A driver licence, passport or other official document with a photograph is acceptable. If a conferee cannot produce any form of photographic identification, at least three documents bearing their name and/or current address, for example, bank statements, credit cards or bills, are required. Identity documents should be current and original documents (not photographs or photocopies).

There are a limited number of Bibles available to use therefore we encouraged conferees to bring their own holy books and/or scriptures.

A professional photographer will be taking photographs during the ceremony and after the ceremony. These photographs will be posted on Isaac Regional Councils social media platforms and higher resolution versions available on request, free of charge after the ceremony. Please email oceo@isaac.qld.gov.au to request your photographs.

Depending on the time of day the ceremony is held, attendees will be provided with either morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, or dinner. Tea, coffee, and other non-alcoholic beverages. The catering will be provided once the ceremony has concluded.

If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact oceo@isaac.qld.gov.au or (07) 4846 3504.