Commonwealth of Australia Constitution
Oath or affirmation of allegiance.
- Jurisdiction
- Australia
- Provision
- 42
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official sourceEvery senator and every member of the House of Representatives shall before taking his seat make and subscribe before the Governor-General, or some person authorised by him, an oath or affirmation of allegiance in the form set forth in the schedule to this Constitution.
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Commonwealth of Australia Constitution · legislation.gov.au · Retrieved 18 August 2026.
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