A special date for all Australians

Citizenship ceremonies

National Archives welcomes new citizens at events in both Canberra and Brisbane.

Canberra

Senator John Faulkner will preside at events in Canberra to celebrate Constitution Day:

  • 10.15am – Constitution Cake and tea begins a morning of celebrations
  • 10.30am – Constitution Day Address by Senator John Faulkner
  • 11.00am – Citizenship Ceremony – Senator Faulkner will welcome new citizens
  • 11.30am – Senator Faulkner will launch Making Australia Home – an inspiring project to make immigration records available online

Brisbane

The Governor of Queensland, Ms Quentin Bryce, AC will preside at Constitution Day events in Brisbane:

  • 10.00am – Citizenship Ceremony – Ms Quentin Bryce will welcome new citizens
  • 10.30am – Ms Quentin Bryce will launch Making Australia Home – an inspiring project to make immigration records available online