Moorabool will welcome 66 new Australian citizens into the community at a ceremony on Saturday, October 7.
Moorabool mayor Rod Ward will host an Australian Citizenship Ceremony from 11am at the Ballan Mechanics Institute.
The Ceremony will see 65 adults and 11 children proudly receive official Australian Citizenship.
Moorabool council said new Australian citizens demonstrate an understanding and acceptance of Australian values, dedication and commitment to Australia by becoming official citizens at ceremonies held around the country.
The newest citizens being welcomed have travelled from countries across the globe including Chile, India, United Kingdom, Philippines, Fiji, South Africa, Vietnam, United States, France, New Zealand, Indonesia,
Ukraine, Bangladesh, Ireland, Argentina, Mauritius, Thailand, Northern Ireland, Germany, Canada, Pakistan, Kenya and Malta.
Cr Ward said the event is a significant date in council’s calendar and is an opportunity to reflect on the privilege of Australian citizenship and what it means to be Australian.
“It’s a fantastic opportunity for us to give a warm welcome to our newest citizens and acknowledge the importance of what it means to become a full member of the Australian community. There is no greater
privilege than our citizenship. It’s a life-long commitment to Australia’s values of freedom, democracy, equality and respect,” he said.
Cr Ward said citizenship is the common bond uniting all Australians, whether you are a citizen by birth or by choice.
“I congratulate those becoming Australian citizens on making their commitment to Australia,” he said.
