Application
for Australian Citizenship must be made through the Department of
Immigration, Multicultural and Indigenous (DIMIA). Application forms
are available from Lane Cove Council or:
The Department of Immigration, Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs
(DIMIA)
26
Lee Street
Sydney 2000
The completed application form is to be lodged with the DIMIA and
the Applicant will be required to attend an interview at DIMIA.
After the Applicant has been accepted for Australian Citizenship
they will be advised by the DIMIA of the next available date for
attendance at a formal Citizenship Ceremony. Citizenship Ceremonies
for 20 to 30 Applicants are held on a regular basis at 7.00pm in
the Council Chamber. The Mayor officiates at the Ceremony and administers
the Pledge of Allegiance. After the Applicant swears the Pledge
of Allegiance to Australia before the Mayor, they are presented
with their Australian Citizenship Certificate and are granted all
the rights, privileges and obligations of those who were born in
Australia.
More information on becoming an Australian Citizen and obtaining
Australian Citizenship
is available. |
