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Baw Baw Shire welcomes 26 new Australian citizens originating from all around the world
26 individuals from diverse backgrounds received Australian citizenship at West Gippsland Arts Centre. Local officials congratulated and welcomed the new citizens, highlighting their contributions to the community's growth and diversity.
26 people of all ages and backgrounds received their Australian citizenship during a ceremony held at West Gippsland Arts Centre yesterday evening.
The ceremony conferred citizenship on Baw Baw's newest Australians hailing from as far and wide as Germany, India, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Macedonia, Mauritius, New Zealand, Nigeria, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Ukraine and United Kingdom.
Baw Baw Shire newest Australian citizens! Originating from various countries like Germany, India, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Macedonia, Mauritius, New Zealand, Nigeria, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Ukraine and United Kingdom
Grateful for the occasion
Deputy Mayor, Cr Michael Leaney officiated the ceremony alongside Member for Monash, Mr Russell Broadbent MP, providing recipients the opportunity to take their citizenship pledge and receive their official certificate of Australian Citizenship amongst their family and peers.
"We are so lucky to be a part of this special occasion for so many families" says Deputy Mayor, Michael Leaney. "It is honestly one of the most enjoyable things I get to do as a councillor. It is always so enlightening to hear the experiences from the conferees, some of whom are just beginning their journey in Australia. On behalf of the council, I'd like to congratulate them all and wish them the very best in their future endeavours here in Baw Baw," says Cr Leaney.
Baw Baw Shire Mayor, Annemarie McCabe echoed Cr Leaney's sentiments, welcoming our newest citizens and looking forward to their contributions to Baw Baw Shire's community. "We are just delighted to welcome our newest citizens," says Mayor McCabe. "It is such a pleasure to see our beautiful Shire continue to grow and benefit from the culturally diverse contributions our conferees will bring to our evolving community."
Pictures from Baw Baw Shire Council website.
Source: http://gippsland.com/
Published by: news@gippsland.com
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