Mayor Michael Megna

There are a number of events throughout the calendar year (dates and further information below).

• Australia Day - 26 January
• ANZAC Day - 25 April
• Sustainability Awards
• Mayor’s Golf Day
• Mayor’s Volunteer’s morning tea

Our yearly Citizen of the Year awards offer the perfect opportunity for us to salute and reward those residents who work hard supporting our local community while achieving success in their chosen fields.

To nominate your local hero for 2024 and to find out about past award winners, click here.

Becoming a citizen represents a commitment to Australia and its people. It gives a sense of belonging as you fully participate in all aspects of Australian life and means that you are making an ongoing commitment to Australia and all that this country stands for. 

The final step in the journey to become an Australian citizen is to make the Australian Citizenship Pledge at an Australian citizenship ceremony. Once an application for citizenship has been approved you are invited to attend a ceremony, where you make the Australian Citizenship Pledge. Ceremonies are arranged by City of Canada Bay around six months after application approved. A letter of invitation is sent by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection.

Citizenship ceremonies are special events. They fulfil requirements under Australian citizenship law. They also provide an important opportunity to officially welcome new citizens as full members of the Australian community.

For more information about becoming an Australian citizen visit the Department of Immigration and Border Protection website or contact them on 131 880.

Important information

• Council holds names of those attending an upcoming ceremony only, approximately three weeks prior to the date of the ceremony
• Council holds 11-12 ceremonies per year (dates are subject to change)
• Wait times from receiving your letter to being assigned to a Ceremony is approximately six (6) months
• Council does not issue invitations to ceremonies, that is handled by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection
• All confirmations regarding attendance to ceremonies must be made to the Mayor's Office on 9911 6503
• Ceremonies are held at The Connection, 30 Shoreline Drive (cnr Gauthorpe Street) Rhodes, unless otherwise stated on the invitations sent by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection
• Ceremonies are by invitation only and not open to the public (due to seating limitations)
• The dress code for Ceremonies is smart casual
• Ceremonies usually last an hour from 6:30 to 7:30pm
• Children are welcome
• If a child receiving a Citizenship Certificate is under the age of 16, they are not obliged to attend the ceremony. The parents can collect the Certificate on their behalf.
• All grantees must stay for the duration of the Ceremony and not leave prior to its conclusion and singing of the National Anthem
• Grantees are requested to arrive approximately 30 minutes prior to the start of  proceedings as the Ceremony begins at 6:30pm sharp and an enrolment form must be completed prior to commencement of the ceremony
• Latecomers will not be able to receive their Certificate and must contact the Department of Immigration and Border Protection to arrange an alternative ceremony date
• If you are unable to attend your assigned ceremony, you will be reassigned to a ceremony at a later date by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection.

Please note, City of Canada Bay has no role in the processing or determination of citizenship applications or holding of citizenship tests. For enquiries or information on the status of your application, allocation to ceremony dates, the need for urgent citizenship ceremonies, or to download an application kit, contact the Department of Immigration and Border Protection by telephoning the Citizenship Information Line on 131 880 or visit the Department of Immigration and Border Protection website.

The Mayor's office doors are always open to members of the community who would like a chat about a local issue. Get in touch with the Mayor's office via phone: 9911 6503

Council Meeting 12 November 2024
Item 5.1 - Mayoral Minute - Superintendent Christine McDonald - Irene Juergens APM Fellowship Award
Item 5.2 - Mayoral Minute - Halloween 2024 Events

Council Meeting 29 October 2024
Item 5.1 - Mayoral Minute - Vale Monsignor John Usher AM
Item 5.2 - Mayoral Minute - Fr Paul Crowley Golden Jubilee
Item 5.3 - Mayoral Minute - Lois Michel - Commendation
Item 5.4 - Mayoral Minute - Vale Monsignor Vince Redden

Council Meeting 20 August 2024
Item 5.1 - Mayoral Minute - NSW Local Government Week Awards
Item 5.2 - Mayoral Minute - Ministers' Awards for Women in Local Government

Council Meeting 16 July 2024
Item 5.1 - Mayoral Minute - Planning for Five Dock's Future

Council Meeting 18 June 2024
Item 5.1 - Mayoral Minute - Rhodes Walker Street Pedestrian Bridge
Item 5.2 - Mayoral Minute - NSW Local Government 2024 Excellence Awards and Parks and Leisure Australia - NSW/ACT Region Awards of Excellence

Council Meeting 21 May 2024
Item 5.1 - Mayoral Minute - Congratulations Drummoyne Devils
Item 5.2 - Mayoral Minute - Step up for Cancer Survivorship
Item 5.3 - Mayoral Minute - Telecommunication Contractors Unsatisfactory Works in the City of Canada Bay
Item 5.4 - Mayoral Minute - Follow-up on State and Regional Infrastructure in Rhodes
Item 5.5 - Mayoral Minute - Majors Bay Road Pedestrian Accident

Council Meeting 16 April 2024
Item 5.1 - Mayoral Minute - Amendments to Waste Tendering Requirements under the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 (NSW)
Item 5.1 - Attachment - Legal opinion by Arthur Moses Senior Counsel
Item 5.2 - Mayoral Minute - Rozelle Interchange Update
Item 5.2 - Attachment - Rozelle Interchange - Letter to Minister for Roads

Council Meeting 19 March 2024
Item 5.1 - Mayoral Minute - Drummoyne District Rugby Football Club 150th Anniversary
Item 5.2 - Mayoral Minute - Cashman's Corner
Item 5.3 - Mayoral Minute - Rozelle Interchange

Council Meeting 20 February 2024
Item 5.1 - Mayoral Minute - 2023 Australia Day Honours
Item 5.2 - Mayoral Minute - Cost Shifting onto Local Government