Douglas Shire Council has welcomed 11 new citizens at a ceremony in Port Douglas today as part of Australian Citizenship Day celebrations.
The new citizens are from Lebanon, the Philippines, Singapore, Ireland, France, USA, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
This year marks the 75th anniversary of Australian citizenship.
Mayor Lisa Scomazzon said today’s ceremony was one of hundreds of ceremonies that took place across the nation which saw thousands of people become new citizens on or around Australian Citizenship Day.
“Today we celebrate the value and significance of Australian citizenship and the privileges and responsibilities it embodies. Australia welcomes every new citizen who pledges their allegiance to Australia and commits to our shared values,” Mayor Scomazzon said.
“Council is certainly pleased these new Aussies have chosen to join our Douglas Shire community!”
For more information about Australian Citizenship Day, Australian citizenship (including eligibility criteria and application process) and our shared values, visit www.citizenship.gov.au.
