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Citizenship Ceremonies

The Mayor of Darebin hosts the Citizenship Ceremonies, which are also attended by key speakers representing Federal and State Parliament.

Duration: 1 hour with refreshments served afterwards.
Food and Drinks: Light meal and refreshments provided.
Guests: Family and friends are welcome to attend.

Ceremony Dates

Date Registration Ceremony Location
Australia Day Saturday 26 January, 2013 10am 11am Preston City Hall
284 Gower St, Preston
Thursday 28 March, 2013 6pm 7pm Preston City Hall,
284 Gower St, Preston
Thursday 4 July, 2013 6pm 7pm Preston City Hall,
284 Gower St, Preston
Tuesday 6 August 2013 6pm 7pm Preston City Hall,
284 Gower St, Preston
Thursday 26 September 2013 6pm 7pm Preston City Hall,
284 Gower St, Preston
Wednesday 13 November, 2013 6pm 7pm Preston City Hall,
284 Gower St, Preston

Which Ceremony can I attend?

  • You can only attend the Citizenship Ceremony assigned to you in the letter sent by the Department of Immigration & Citizenship.
  • In order to receive a letter you must complete an application from the Department of Immigration & Citizenship.

Registration at the Citizenship Ceremony

  • Please register on the day of the ceremony with a Council Officer, no later than 10 minutes before the ceremony begins.
  • Bring along your letter from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
  • Bring along photo identification (e.g. passport or drivers license).
  • Advise during registration if your details have changed (e.g. address, phone number or surname).

What happens if I cannot attend a Citizenship Ceremony?

Contact the Department of Immigration and Citizenship if you have a special request or cannot attend your assigned ceremony because:

  • You cannot attend on the assigned Ceremony date.
  • You need to organise an earlier Citizeship ceremony for special circumstances.

Further Information

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Bronwyn Ryan-Mercer Project Officer
Ph: (03) 8470 8551
Email: civicevents@darebin.vic.gov.au

Multilingual Telephone Line
Ph: (03) 8470 8470

Department of Immigration & Citizenship
Ph: 131 880
Website: www.citizenship.gov.au

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