Citizenship Ceremonies
Becoming an Australian Citizen in the Whitsunday Region
Becoming an Australian citizen is a significant and personal milestone, warmly welcomed by all Australians. It reflects your commitment to Australia’s values, freedoms, responsibilities and protections.
Australia is a proudly diverse nation, united by our shared respect for democracy, the rights and liberties of others and a commitment to uphold the law. Here in the Whitsunday Region, our vibrant multicultural community is enriched not only by visitors from around the world but also by the many people who have chosen to make this beautiful region their permanent home.
Each year, Whitsunday Regional Council is proud to welcome new citizens through official Citizenship Ceremonies, held on behalf of the Department of Home Affairs.
Attending your Citizenship Ceremony
You will be eligible to attend a citizenship ceremony once you have:
- Completed the application process with the Department of Home Affairs
- Received your approval letter from the Minister for Home Affairs, Immigration and Multicultural Affairs
To officially become an Australian citizen, you must attend a ceremony and make the citizenship pledge.
Please Note:
Council will invite you to attend a ceremony once we receive the list of approved conferees from the Department of Home Affairs—usually around 4–5 weeks before the ceremony date.
Receiving your approval letter does not guarantee a place at the next ceremony. Invitations are based on the order in which applications are approved by the Department.
For any questions, please contact our Events Team at events@wrc.qld.gov.au
Find out more about Citizenship Ceremonies!
2025 Ceremony Dates
Invites are mailed out to candidates 3-4 weeks prior to each ceremony.
Citizenship Ceremony dates for Whitsunday Regional Council in 2025 are as follows:
- 9.30am Friday 24 January - Proserpine Entertainment Centre
- 9.30am Tuesday 25 February - Proserpine Entertainment Centre
- 9:30am Tuesday 17 June - Proserpine Entertainment Centre
- 9.30am Friday 19 September - Proserpine Entertainment Centre