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Settlement Guide: How to become an Australian citizen?

Citizenship Ceremony

Citizenship Ceremony Source: AAP

Many people choose to become an Australian citizen. More than five million people have been granted citizenship since 1949.


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By Abdullah Alikhil, Amy Chien-Yu Wang

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Many people choose to become an Australian citizen. More than five million people have been granted citizenship since 1949.


The key step is a ceremony where people pledge their loyalty, and accept the rights and responsibilities as an Australian. Ruby Fowdar is a migration agent from Brisbane-based Australian Immigration Agency. She says the prerequisite to Australian citizenship is ensuring that you are eligible to apply.

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