Strathbogie Shire welcomes new Australian citizens

Strathbogie Shire Council recently conducted a Citizenship Ceremony, authorising over the pledge of commitment made by nine new Australian citizens.

Council conducted the ceremony at the Euroa Community Cinema on behalf of the Australian Department of Affairs.

Mayor Cr Laura Binks was the authorised presiding officer administering the pledge.

Cr Binks said it was a special ceremony where the conferees read their pledge of commitment to Australia.

“We are proud Strathbogie Shire is a culturally diverse municipality and congratulate our residents on becoming Australian citizens,” she said.

“Attending a citizenship ceremony and making the pledge is the final step in the journey to become an Australian citizen.”

The nine conferees from Britain, Ireland, Vietnam, Netherlands, India, New Zealand, Venezuela and Philippines formally pledged their commitment to Australia in front of family and friends.

“It is fantastic to see the conferees get such joy out of the ceremony, with their loved ones watching on in support,” Cr Binks said.

“The conferees were presented with their certificate of Australian Citizenship and Council gifted everyone with a native Australian plant.”

Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland and Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad also attended the event.

The ceremony fulfils the requirements under Australian citizenship law and also provides an opportunity for Council to officially welcome its new citizens.