Citizenship ceremonies in Hume
This page is for people becoming Australian citizens in the Hume City Council area. The council lists about 26 dates for 2026 and adds more as they are confirmed. Most are at Town Hall Broadmeadows.
How you are invited
Home Affairs sends a written invitation with the time, date and place. It can come up to six months after approval. To change your date, contact Home Affairs.
When ceremonies are held
The council lists about 26 dates for 2026, and adds more as they are confirmed.
Coming ceremony dates
- Thursday 5 November 2026
- Thursday 12 November 2026
- Tuesday 1 December 2026
- Thursday 10 December 2026
Dates can change. Your invitation gives your own date and time.
Where ceremonies are held
- Town Hall Broadmeadows
- Hume Global Learning Centre, Craigieburn
What to bring
- your invitation letter from Home Affairs
- photo ID, such as a passport or driver's licence
- if you have no photo ID, three different kinds of ID with your name on each
Guests and what to wear
The limit at the moment is 2 guests. Guests sit apart from new citizens, except for a support person you need.
The council has a dress code policy. Check the council's ceremony page for the dress code.
If you are late, you may not get your certificate. You may also miss it if you have no suitable ID. You can enrol to vote at the ceremony.
Ceremonies run by Hume City Council
What happens at the ceremony
You make the Australian Citizenship Pledge in front of the people at the ceremony. You become an Australian citizen when you make the pledge, not before. After the pledge you should receive your citizenship certificate. If it is not ready on the day, it comes by post.