Australian Citizenship Ceremonies Code

Australian Citizenship Ceremonies Code
Chapter 7
Who to invite to a ceremony
For requirements regarding who to invite to private ceremonies see Chapter 4
Special purpose ceremonies.
Candidates
The department sends each local government council the names of approved
candidates waiting to attend a citizenship ceremony in their local area. Councils
should advise candidates of the date of the ceremony for which they are scheduled
as soon as possible.
Community organisations may identify potential candidates from the local
community or from within the community organisation. Community organisations
should contact their closest departmental office at least three months in advance
of the proposed ceremony date to discuss arrangements.
Inviting candidates
Candidates are invited to attend their ceremony by letter. Depending on local
arrangements, invitation letters are sent to candidates either by the local
government council or by the state or territory office of the department.
For ceremonies conducted by community organisations, the department will
generally send out invitations.
Invitation letters to candidates should include the following advice:
• Date, time and venue for the ceremony and expected arrival time.
• That candidates 16 years of age and over must bring their notification letter
and a form of identification to the ceremony. Identification requirements are
explained below.
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