Registration
You will need to show your photo identification at the ceremony registration table prior to the start of the ceremony.
Pledge of loyalty
When you apply to become an Australian citizen, you can choose whether you want to make an oath or affirmation to pledge your loyalty as a citizen of Australia.
At the ceremony, you will be asked to recite your chosen pledge in small groups. If you want to be in the same group as family or friends also undertaking citizenship, you will need to make sure you have all chosen the same pledge in your application forms. Different pledges will mean candidates will be in different groups.
Dress code
The Maroondah City Council Australian citizenship ceremony dress code is designed to reflect the significance of becoming an Australian Citizen.
All attendees at citizenship ceremonies should wear neat casual, or formal attire that reflects the significance of the occasion.
Attendees are also welcome and encouraged to wear their own national, traditional or cultural dress.
The following is strongly discouraged:
- bare feet
- beach wear (eg. bathers)
- athletic wear
- clothes with slogans or images that may cause offence to other participants.
If you have any questions or feedback relating to the dress code, please contact the Governance Team on 1300 88 22 33.