Citizenship Ceremonies

Every year, Council welcomes hundreds of Townsville residents as new Australian citizens. Council runs Citizenship Ceremonies on behalf of the Department of Home Affairs.

Citizenship Ceremonies are held monthly throughout the year at the Council Chambers to formally welcome new citizens.

Visit the Department of Home Affairs website for more information or to apply for Australian Citizenship.

Attending your Citizenship Ceremony

You will be eligible to attend a citizenship ceremony when you have:

  • completed your application process with the Department of Home Affairs
  • received your letter of approval from the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs.

To become an Australian citizen, you will need to attend a citizenship ceremony and make the pledge.

A Citizenship Ceremony consists of:

  • reading the Minister’s message
  • Mayor’s welcome
  • Citizenship preamble
  • Citizenship pledges
  • the Australian National anthem
  • presentation of citizenship certificates
  • a light afternoon tea.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cr Paul Jacob with new Australian Citizen

Cr Paul Jacob with a new Australian citizen.

Cr Paul Jacob with new Australian Citizen

Cr Paul Jacob with a new Australian citizen.

Table with Citizenship Ceremony gift bags

Table with Citizenship Ceremony gift bags.

Australian Army Band playing music

Australian Army Band playing music.

Cr Ann-Maree Greaney presenting new Australian Citizen with their gift bags

Cr Ann-Maree Greaney presenting a new Australian citizen with their gift bags.

Cr Paul Jacob giving the Mayor's welcome address

Cr Paul Jacob giving the Mayor's welcome address.