Australian Citizenship Day is celebrated annually on 17 September. It is an opportunity for all of us to take pride in our citizenship and reflect on what it means to be Australian.

The Australian citizenship affirmation allows all community members to participate in a formal declaration of pride in being an Australian citizen. The affirmation is based on the pledge of commitment made by new citizens at their Australian citizenship ceremony, and it was introduced to provide Australian-born citizens with a similar opportunity.

Read more about Australian Citizenship Day and the Australian citizenship affirmation.