Council runs citizenship ceremonies throughout the year. See how you can become an Australian citizen.
How do I become an Australian Citizen?
The first step in becoming an Australian citizen is to contact the Department of Home Affairs.
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 the Department of Home Affairs.
Approximately six months after receiving your approval letter, you will receive another letter from the Department of Home Affairs, inviting you to attend an Australian citizenship ceremony at Liverpool City Council.
Citizenship Ceremonies
Council has resumed face-to-face citizenships.
** Please note: Given the predicted forecast, the ceremony scheduled for 11 October has been cancelled for public safety reasons. Please contact the Department of Home Affairs for further information on your rescheduled Ceremony **
For any further enquiries about your Australian Citizenship application, please contact the Department of Home Affairs’ Australian Citizenship Information Line on 131 881 or visit the Department's Immigration and Citizenship website.
Citizenship ceremonies will be held at Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, 1 Powerhouse Road, Casula (entry via Shepherd Street).
Invitations are forwarded by the Department of Home Affairs.
| DATE | TIME |
|---|---|
| 25 February 2023 | 9.30am and 11.30am |
| 4 March 2023 | 9.30am and 11.30am |
| 15 April 2023 | 9.30am and 11.30am |
| 29 April 2023 | 9.30am and 11.30am |
| 13 May 2023 | 9.30am and 11.30am |
| 20 May 2023 | 9.30am and 11.30am |
| 3 June 2023 | 9.30am and 11.30am |
| 26 August 2023 | 9.30am and 11.30am |
| 9 September 2023 | 9.30am and 11.30am |
| 23 September 2023 | 9.30am and 11.30am |
| 21 October 2023 | 9.30am and 11.30am |
| 7 November 2023 | 10:00am |
Citizenship ceremonies will be held at Liverpool Catholic Club, Hoxton Park Road, Hoxton Park
| DATE | TIME |
|---|---|
| 29 June 2023 | 9.30am & 11.30am |
| 29 July 2023 | 9.30am & 11.30am |
| 18 November 2023 | 9.30am & 11.30am |
| 25 November 2023 | 9.30am & 11.30am |
| 6 December 2023 | 9.30am & 11.30am |
Contact: Alyson Infanti, Citizenship Coordinator, 02 8711 7680 / 0409 863 064
Council is not able to speed up the application process or hold your ceremony before approval has been given.
All citizenship information is handled by the Department of Home Affairs, including allocation of ceremony dates and times. The Department of Home Affairs will not under any circumstances move people forward on the list or give preference to attend a ceremony.
If you have any enquiries regarding your approval letter and date of Citizenship, please contact the Department of Home Affairs on 131 880.
Council's Citizenship Officer can be contacted on 02 8711 7680. Council is unable to answer questions on your Citizenship status and where your application is on the waiting list.
Council's Customer Contact Centre can be reached on 1300 362 170.
