Becoming an Australian citizen
To start the process of becoming an Australian citizen, contact the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC).
Once your application has been processed and approved, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship will send you a invitation to attend a ceremony. If you have an inquiry regarding the date of your ceremony, their contact number is 131 880. Your certificate is then sent to your local council and is presented to you at a Citizenship ceremony.
The citizenship ceremony 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.
Citizenship ceremonies at Randwick
Becoming an Australian citizen is something to celebrate. Citizenship ceremonies mark this important milestone in the lives of new citizens.
Ceremonies are held at the Randwick Town Hall, corner Frances and Avoca Streets, Randwick.
Please bring a current form of photo identification (such as a driver's licence or passport) to your Citizenship Ceremony.
Family and friends are more than welcome to attend our Citizenship ceremonies. There is guest seating available in the Town Hall although you should arrive a few minutes early to secure a seat.
The dates for citizenship ceremonies in Randwick City in 2009 are:
- Monday 26 January (Australia Day)
- Thursday 05 February
- Thursday 05 March
- Thursday 30 April
- Thursday 21 May
- Thursday 11 June
- Thursday 02 July
- Thursday 13 August
- Thursday 03 September
- Thursday 08 October
- Thursday 26 November
- Thursday 03 December