Gippsland › Latest news › Darren Chester MP
Darren Chester and the Latrobe City Council welcomed 28 new Australians on the recent Australian Citizenship Ceremony
Darren Chester welcomed 28 new Australian citizens at Latrobe City Council's recent Citizenship Ceremony. Chester emphasised the importance of Australian values like freedom, respect, and fairness in strengthening the community.
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester joined local leaders in welcoming Latrobe Valley's newest Australian citizens at Latrobe City Council's recent Citizenship Ceremony. "Citizenship ceremonies are among the great traditions of our nation, and attending these events is a privilege in my work as a parliamentarian."
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester joined Latrobe City Council Mayor Councillor Darren Howe, Member for Morwell Martin Cameron and Latrobe City Council 2024 Citizens of the Year Alf and Stella Vella in welcoming Latrobe Valley's newest Australian citizens at Latrobe City Council's recent Citizenship Ceremony
Mr Chester said, "Australian values based on freedom, respect, fairness, and equality of opportunity are central to our community remaining a secure, prosperous and peaceful place to live. Twenty-eight people pledged allegiance to Australia, assumed our nation's values and received citizenship, and I welcome the new Australians who are going to make our community even stronger."
The Citizenship Ceremony was led by Latrobe City Council Mayor Councillor Darren Howe, with addresses from Mr Chester, Member for Morwell Martin Cameron and Latrobe City Council 2024 Citizens of the Year Alf and Stella Vella.
Pictures from Darren Chester MP website.
Source: http://gippsland.com/
Published by: news@gippsland.com
Community feedback strengthens Wellington's Road Management Plan, highlighting priorities for road upgrades
East Gippsland kids invited to join and send entries for National Water Week poster competition by 12 September 2025
Future Wellington Community feedback shapes draft plans, final input invited before 16 July 2025
Gippsland Water commits to keeping customer bills affordable despite cost of living pressures
Have your say on Latrobe's draft Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026 - 2029 until 29 July 2025
Latrobe City Council endorses new Council Plan and Community Vision 2025-2029 to guide Latrobe's future growth
Wellington Shire Councillors advocate for region's needs at National Local Government Assembly in Canberra on 24 - 27 June 2025
East Gippsland tourism and hospitality masterclass to build sustainable, resilient businesses and grow positive
Southern Rural Water celebrates 30 years of service with modernisation, partnerships and sustainable water
