Citizenship
How do I become an Australian Citizen?
Australian Citizenship applications and enquiries should be directed to the Department of Home Affairs at ceremony.sa@homeaffairs.gov.au
To become an Australian citizen, an application must first be lodged with the Department of Home Affairs. Application forms are available online at www.homeaffairs.gov.au. All applicants will be notified by the Department of Home Affairs of the outcome.
Following approval, each conferee must attend by invitation a Citizenship Ceremony hosted by their local Council where they will recite the Pledge of Commitment. The Department of Home Affairs provides your local Council with a list of conferees by approval date to make arrangements for the next ceremony.
When will Council host its next Ceremony?
Mount Barker District Council holds Citizenship Ceremonies five times a year.
Approved Conferees will receive an invitation from Council via email with a request to register their attendance and up to four guests. Please ensure to RSVP prior to the date outlined in your invitation.
The wait time for a ceremony depends on the demand. Having family members linked to your application may also affect your wait time. To find the number of approved applicants and wait times, visit the Department of Home Affairs website.
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 16 April | 6pm | Laratinga Pavilion, Mount Barker |
| Tuesday, 9 July | 6pm | Laratinga Pavilion, Mount Barker |
Citizenship Ceremony Overview
An early arrival to your Citizenship Ceremony is advised. Registration opens 30 minutes prior to the start time. Those arriving after the start time will not be permitted entry as the formalities have commenced; you would need to reschedule. Please remember to bring photo identification and, if required, a copy of your chosen holy book as Council does not supply this.
The duration of standard ceremonies is around 45 minutes, noting that the Ceremony in January may take longer as it’s held in conjunction with other awards.
For further information about Mount Barker District Council citizenship ceremonies, please contact the Governance Team on telephone 8391 7291 or email governance@mountbarker.sa.gov.au