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Latrobe City welcomes 28 new Australian citizens at special Australia Day ceremony celebrating diversity and community
Latrobe City welcomed 28 new Australian citizens from 11 countries at a special Australia Day ceremony. Mayor Dale Harriman emphasised their contributions, cultural diversity, and the importance of shared values in the community.
Latrobe City recently welcomed 28 new Australian citizens at a special citizenship ceremony at the Gippsland Performing Arts Centre. The event was held as part of Latrobe City's Australia Day celebrations. Having migrated from 11 different countries, including Ethiopia, India, Malaysia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Samoa, Thailand and the United Kingdom, the conferees were welcomed by Mayor Councillor Dale Harriman.
Latrobe City welcomed 28 new Australian citizens from 11 countries at an Australia Day ceremony led by Mayor Harriman, celebrating their journey and the importance of citizenship in our nation
Honouring new Australians
Australian citizenship ceremonies are an important part of our nation's celebrations. Our newest citizens have joined a special group of Australians who celebrate the anniversary of their citizenship each Australia Day.
More than six million people have chosen to become citizens since the first citizenship ceremony in Australia in 1949. Latrobe City has a successful history of welcoming people from all over the world.
Welcoming new citizens
Latrobe City Council Mayor, Councillor Dale Harriman welcomed the new citizens. "The skills and cultural diversity of our new citizens, as well as their hard work and participation in our public life, will enrich our community. We wish our new citizens the best in this new stage in their lives."
"This is also an opportunity for us all to welcome our new citizens and reflect on our shared values, our national history, our heritage and how each one of us can become more involved with our local communities," said the Mayor.
Pictures from Latrobe City Council Facebook page.
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