Citizenship
Becoming an Australian Citizen
For information on eligibility and how to apply to become an Australian citizen, please contact the Department of Human Services.
Department of Home Affairs Website: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/
Citizenship Information Line - 131 880
Shire of Exmouth Citizenship Ceremonies
Once the Department of Home Affairs has approved your application, you will be invited to attend a ceremony at the Shire.
Citizenship ceremonies are held approximately every three months, prior to an Ordinary Council meeting, and will be held at the Ningaloo Centre, 2 Truscott Crescent Exmouth.
New citizens are welcome to bring close family and friends to the ceremony, which will take approximately 15 - 20 minutes. Light refreshments are served following the ceremony.
Information about the Australian Citizenship Pledge is available at https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship/ceremony/what-is-the-pledge
More information is available on the Australian Electoral Commission website at https://www.aec.gov.au/