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East Gippsland welcomes 17 new citizens from seven countries in July 2023 by Mayor Cr Mark Reeves
East Gippsland hosts citizenship ceremonies for 17 new Australian citizens from seven countries. Mayor Cr Mark Reeves expresses joy in welcoming them to the region.
East Gippsland welcomed 17 new Australian citizens at a citizenship ceremony in Bairnsdale on Thursday, July 20. East Gippsland Shire Council Mayor Cr Mark Reeves led proceedings, which saw conferees from seven countries take the final step in their journey to Australian citizenship. These new citizens come from Nepal, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Ukraine and the United Kingdom.
It was a special day as Saman Pandey became an Australian citizen. He is pictured with Cr Van Diggele and Mayor Cr Mark Reeves
Celebrating new citizens
Cr Reeves said he always looks forward to these events on the civic calendar and getting to meet our newest Australian citizens. "We are pleased that they have chosen to make their permanent homes in our region - it is truly a great place to live, especially for families. To be able to meet with these new citizens and hear a little bit about their backgrounds and how they made their way to Australia is undoubtedly inspiring."
Cr Kirsten Van Diggele and Mayor Cr Mark Reeves with Yden Cabrera
As part of the ceremony, conferees were presented with citizenship certificates, a commemorative coin, and, as a gift from council, a native plant. Council holds four citizenship ceremonies each year on behalf of the Department of Home Affairs. The ceremony fulfils the requirements under Australian citizenship law and provides an opportunity for council to officially welcome its new citizens. The ceremony can be viewed on East Gippsland Shire Council YouTube channel.
Pictures from East Gippsland Shire Council website.
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