Citizenship Ceremonies
Australian Citizenship Ceremonies are conducted by Council for Shire residents who have applied to become Australian citizens through the Department of Immigration. Ceremonies are held throughout the year with two major ceremonies - one for Australia Day and one during the annual Orange Blossom Festival in September.
In addition to those benefits that come with permanent residence, the legal status of Australian Citizenship carries with it the right to:
- Vote and elect Australia's Government
- Stand for public office or nominate for election to Parliament
- Apply for an Australian passport and leave and enter the country without an entry visa
- Seek consular assistance from Australia's diplomatic representatives while overseas
- Apply to enlist in the armed forces and for government jobs
- Register children as Australian Citizens by descent
If you would like more information on citizenship ceremonies phone Council on 9843 0555 or email council-citizenship@thehills.nsw.gov.au
Upcoming Citizenship Ceremonies:-
| Monday |
26 January 2010 |
6pm for 7pm start |
The Citizenship Ceremonies will be held in the Function Room, Council Administration Centre, 129 Showground Road, Castle Hill.
If you would like more information about becoming an Australian citizen phone the Department of Immigration information line on 131 880 or visit http://www.citizenship.gov.au/ The Hills Shire Council can assist with the translation of information. Anyone requiring a translation or an interpreter can either visit Council's Administration Centre for assistance or contact the Telephone Interpreter Service (TIS) on 13 14 50 and ask an interpreter to call Council on 9843 0555 and enquire on their behalf.