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14 August 2026

Australia Lists 3 Things Foreigners Must Do at Citizenship Ceremony

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Australia Lists 3 Things Foreigners Must Do at Citizenship Ceremony

Australia has outlined three key things foreigners are expected to do during the citizenship ceremony, along with other conditions they must meet ...

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