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, Phillipines, Samoa, Thailand and the United Kingdom, the conferees were welcomed by Mayor Councillor Dale Harriman.
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.
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,” said the Mayor.
“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.”
