<P> I, (name), promise that I will well and truly serve Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, Her Heirs and Successors according to law, as a member of the (insert Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army, or Royal Australian Air Force)... and that I will resist Her enemies and faithfully discharge my duty according to law . </P> <P> The wording of the Oath of Allegiance taken by newly naturalising Australian citizens has changed over time . Australian nationality was created by the Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948, which came into effect on 26 January 1949 . British subjects could become Australian citizens after one year's residence in Australia as an immigrant by registration, and there was no requirement to attend a citizenship ceremony or take an oath of allegiance . Non-British subjects, on the other hand, were required to apply for naturalization, which had stricter requirements, including a five - year residency . They were required to attend a citizenship ceremony and swear an oath of allegiance, which was: </P> <Dl> <Dd> I, A. B; swear by Almighty God that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King George the Sixth, his heirs and successors according to law, and that I will faithfully observe the laws of Australia and fulfil my duties as an Australian citizen . </Dd> </Dl> <Dd> I, A. B; swear by Almighty God that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King George the Sixth, his heirs and successors according to law, and that I will faithfully observe the laws of Australia and fulfil my duties as an Australian citizen . </Dd>

Why are there two versions of the australian citizenship pledge