Study topic
The Australian Citizenship Pledge
The final step to becoming an Australian citizen is making the Australian Citizenship Pledge at a ceremony. The pledge sums up the loyalty, rights and responsibilities at the heart of citizenship.
Key facts to remember
- ◆ The pledge is made aloud at a citizenship ceremony.
- ◆ 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.
There are two versions of the pledge — one that refers to God and one that does not; both are equally valid.