Citizenship Responsibilities
The Australian Citizenship Pledge
At a citizenship ceremony, new citizens make the Australian Citizenship Pledge. In it they pledge loyalty to Australia and its people, promise to respect its rights and liberties, and to uphold and obey its laws.
Key facts
- ◆ The pledge is made at a citizenship ceremony, the final step to becoming a citizen.
- ◆ It pledges loyalty to Australia and its people.
- ◆ It promises to respect Australia's democratic beliefs, rights and liberties.
- ◆ It promises to uphold and obey the laws of Australia.