Citizenship Ceremonies
The management and procedure of ceremonies is under strict government guidelines and the council must follow procedures set down by the Federal Government. At the City of Burnside Council we hold Citizenship Ceremonies quarterly throughout the year to welcome new citizens into the City.
The Ceremonies are conducted by Mayor Anne Monceaux on behalf of, and under delegation from, the Commonwealth Minister for Home Affairs.
While the City of Burnside hosts Australian Citizenship Ceremonies, the Council is unable to provide further information regarding the timing of Ceremonies for new citizens. Citizenship Applicants will receive a written invitation to their ceremony directly from the Department of Home Affairs within three to six months of their application approval. All Citizenship Ceremony enquiries should be directed to the Citizenship Information Line on 131 880.
2024 Ceremony Dates
- Friday 26 January 2024 at Hazelwood Park
- Monday 8 April 2024 at The Regal Theatre
- Monday 29 July 2024 at The Regal Theatre
- Monday 28 October 2024 at the Regal Theatre
The Department of Home Affairs generally send invitations covering details of the event four weeks prior to the ceremony. If you are expecting an invitation but haven’t received one you must contact the Department of Home Affairs on 131 880.
We ask that new citizens arrive thirty minutes prior to the ceremony to allow for registration and must bring original photo identification. New citizens’ guests are welcome and there is no limit to the number of invitees. Please note that guests are not seated with new citizens.
View photo galleries from past Citizenship Ceremonies