News & Events

Media releases

All media releases about Australian citizenship are available through the department's media centre.

Read about the changes to Australian Citizenship legislation which are contained within the Australian Citizenship Act 2007.

Read about the new citizenship residence requirements.

The Citizenship Test Review was announced on Monday 28 April, 2008.

Read about special events and developments in citizenship.

Enjoy our collection of personal stories on the citizenship experience.

Read about Australia's Local Hero, part of the Australian of the Year Awards, proudly sponsored by the department.