How do I become an Australian Citizen? 

The first step in becoming an Australian citizen is to contact the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) at www.citizenship.gov.au or by phoning 131 880.

Most applicants will be required to sit the Australian citizenship test.  Following the successful processing of your application, wait for the arrival of your approval letter from DIAC.

Approximately 10 weeks after receiving your approval letter, you will receive another letter from DIAC, inviting you to attend an Australian citizenship ceremony at Liverpool City Council.

Council’s citizenship ceremonies are held every 2-3 weeks and Australia Day at Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre at 6pm located at 1 Casula Road, Casula NSW 2170.  Ceremonies are usually held on Tuesday evenings.

Australia Day Citizenship Ceremonies 26th January 2012, Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre from 10.30am

Council is not able to speed up the application process or hold your ceremony before approval has been given.

If you have any enquiries please contact DIAC on 131 880 or Council's Citizenship Officer on 9821 9137.

Council's Customer Contact Centre 1300 36 2170

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