Murrindindi Shire has celebrated 12 residents becoming Australian citizens at the Thursday 22 October Citizenship Ceremony at Alexandra Shire Hall, marking an important milestone alongside family, friends and community representatives.
Yvonne, Randy, Radhika, Steven, John, Grietjie, John, Lindan, Mark, Angela, Srey and Praneeta made the Australian Citizenship Pledge, formally becoming Australian citizens.
Murrindindi Shire Mayor Cr Damien Gallagher, Deputy Mayor Cr Anita Carr, Liberal candidate for Northern Victoria Steve Brooks, Mr Gerry Laws, Mr Rod Hanscomb and Ms Margaret Hanscomb also attended the ceremony and joined in recognising the new citizens, who were presented with their citizenship certificates and native plant.
Australian citizenship ceremonies are administered by Council on behalf of the Department of Home Affairs and are the final step in the process of becoming an Australian citizen.
To learn more about becoming an Australian citizen, visit the Department of Home Affairs website immi.homeaffairs.gov.au or call the Citizenship Information line on 131 880 during business hours.
Murrindindi Shire Mayor Cr Damien Gallagher said it was a privilege to celebrate such an important occasion with residents and their loved ones.
'Each person has taken their own journey to reach this moment, and today we have the honour of celebrating it with them.
'Our community is shaped by the people who call Murrindindi Shire home, the experiences they bring and the connections they make. Becoming an Australian citizen is an important milestone, and we are proud to celebrate this achievement with them.
"On behalf of Council, I congratulate our new Australian citizens and wish them every happiness as they celebrate this significant day."
