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Settlement Guide: How to become an Australian citizen?

An Australian citizenship recipient holds his certificate during a citizenship ceremony on Australia Day in Brisbane, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017. (AAP Image/Dan Peled) NO ARCHIVING

An Australian citizenship recipient holds his certificate during a citizenship ceremony on Australia Day. Source: AAP

Many people choose Australia day to become an Australian citizen, with ceremonies held around the country, but what are the steps involved before reaching that stage?


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By Amy Chien-Yu Wang

Presented by Euna Cho

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Many people choose Australia day to become an Australian citizen, with ceremonies held around the country, but what are the steps involved before reaching that stage?


More than five million people have been granted Australian citizenship since 1949.

The final key step is the citizenship ceremony where people pledge their loyalty, and accept the rights and responsibilities as an Australian.

Read the full article in English here.


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