Murrindindi Shire Council celebrated two new Australian Citizens on Tuesday 22 October at an official Citizenship Ceremony held at the Alexandra Council Chamber.
Gason and Riya have pledged their loyalty to Australia, its people, and its democratic beliefs, and to uphold and obey the laws of Australia and respect the rights and liberties of its people.
In attendance were distinguished guests including (former) Murrindindi Shire Council Mayor Damien Gallagher, CEO Livia Bonazzi, Federal Member for Indi Dr Helen Haines MP, Pamela Thompson – Alexandra Senior Citizens Club and Library volunteer, Janene Simpson – Alexandra & District Open Gardens Weekend Committee Treasurer, Gordon Simpson – Alexandra and District Traders and Tourism Association President, Julie Steyger – Alexandra Football Netball Club and Ray Steyger – Alexandra Football Netball Club President, who were pleased to congratulate our newest Australians.
Council extends its warmest congratulations to the conferees and wishes them all the best as Australian Citizens.
Council will host more Citizenship Ceremonies in 2025.
To learn more about becoming an Australian citizen, please visit the Department of Home Affairs
