Murrindindi Shire Council celebrated thirteen new Australian Citizens on Thursday 23 January at an official Citizenship Ceremony held at the Alexandra Council Chamber.
Sammy, Karin, Ruth, Harmandip, Donna, Peli, Severin, Nigel, Lenie, Thayananth, Hamrish and Dilhan 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 guests including Murrindindi Shire Council Mayor Damien Gallagher, Deputy Mayor Anita Carr, Council CEO Livia Bonazzi, Rita Keating from the Australian Electoral Office, Kylie Cairns from Alexandra Football/Netball Club, and Naomi Booker from UGFM Radio and Menzies Support Services, who were pleased to congratulate our newest Australians.
Murrindindi Shire Council extends its warmest congratulations to all the conferees and wishes them all the best in their new journey as Australian Citizens.
Council will proudly host a further three Citizenship Ceremonies throughout 2025.
To learn more about becoming an Australian citizen, please visit the Department of Home Affairs website