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Citizenship

Becoming An Australian citizen means you call Australia home with all the privileges and responsbilities of a person who was born here.

It is a step that will enable you to say 'I am Australian'.

At the City of Perth, we take great pride in assisting you to achieve this final step to becoming an Australian citizen.