<P> I, (name), do swear that I will well and truly serve Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, Her heirs and successors according to law, in the office of Governor - General of the Commonwealth of Australia, and I will do right to all manner of people after the laws and usages of the Commonwealth of Australia, without fear or favour, affection or ill will . So help me God! </P> <P> In addition to swearing the Oath of Allegiance upon becoming a member of parliament, the Prime Minister, ministers and parliamentary secretaries also recite an Oath of Office upon entering office . The wording of this oath is not prescribed within the constitution and is ultimately determined by the prime minister of the day . Traditionally, the oath has repeated the swearing of allegiance to the sovereign, although this is not required . The current Oath of Office is: </P> <P> I, (name), do swear that I will well and truly serve the people of Australia in the office of (position) and that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, Queen of Australia . So help me God! </P> <P> The oath taken by a member of the navy, army or air force is: </P>

Pledge no.2 (affirmation without the words 'under god')