How to become an Australian citizen?

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull poses with new Australian citizens at an Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony and Flag Raising event in Canberra, Friday, January 26, 2018. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull poses with new Australian citizens at an Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony in Canberra, Friday, January 26, 2018. Source: AAP

More than five million people have been granted citizenship since 1949.


The key step is a ceremony where people pledge their loyalty, and accept the rights and responsibilities as an Australian.


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