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Australian Values › Citizenship
What is the purpose of the Australian citizenship ceremony?
- To test new citizens on Australian history
- A formal event where new citizens make their pledge of commitment to Australia and receive their citizenship certificate
- To welcome permanent residents to their new home
Why this is the correct answer
At the citizenship ceremony, new Australians take the Australian Citizenship Pledge, formally committing to the country's values and laws, and receive their certificate of citizenship. It is a public, official event that marks the transition from permanent resident to full citizen, not a test or a welcome for residents.