2.1. Australian Citizens are defined in Chapter 1.

2.2. In Australia the People and only the People shall be Sovereign.

2.3. Adult immigrants shall attain the following minimum standards before being granted Australian Citizenship:

a.    proficiency in speaking and reading the English language,

b.    demonstrate a knowledge of and acceptance of Australian culture, and

c.    demonstrate a knowledge of and acceptance of the tenets of this Constitution,

d.    demonstrate an ability to get and retain regular, paid employment, or be supported by such a person.

2.4. Special Tribunals in each Region shall bestow Naturalisation Certificates in accordance with this Constitution.

2.5. In accepting Australian Citizenship, new Citizens shall take the oath in Schedule 2 and sign a statutory declaration to abide by and uphold this Constitution.

It is considered essential that naturalisation ceremonies are conducted at community level to give new arrivals a sense of belonging; and communities a sense of obligation to assimilate new Citizens.

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