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Citizenship ceremonies

Port Stephens Council holds Citizenship Ceremonies throughout the year to help residents officially become Australians.

For all information and enquiries in relation to Australian Citizenship, please contact the Department of Home Affairs on 13 18 80.

Invitations are sent to conferees once they have been advised by the Department of Home Affairs.

Citizenship ceremonies were held on the below dates in 2021:

  • Australia Day, Tuesday 26 January — 1 ceremony at Medowie Sport & Community Facility
  • Citizenship Day, Friday 17 September — Council Chambers, Raymond Terrace