8 John 1, chapter 27
An Act to Establish Official Oaths or Affirmations in Baustralia, and for purposes connected therewith
Preface
- The short title of this Act is the Official Oaths Act, 2025.
Official Oaths
- The official oath or affirmation to be taken by a member of Parliament is as follows-
- “I, XX, do solemnly swear/affirm that I will truly and faithfully, and to the best of my abilities, execute the powers and trusts reposed in me as a Member of Parliament.”
- The official oath or affirmation to be taken by a Citizen is as follows-
- “I, XX, do solemnly swear/affirm that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His/Her Majesty King/Queen XX, and their Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully observe the laws of Baustralia and my duties as a Citizen.”
- The official oath or affirmation to be taken by a member of the Armed Forces of Baustralia is as follows-
- “I, XX, do solemnly swear/affirm that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His/Her Majesty King/Queen XX, and their Heirs and Successors, and do promise to undertake and observe the instructions and orders presented to me by those Officers placed over me.”
- The official oath or affirmation must be taken in English on all occasions.