50 new Aussies welcomed locally on Australia Day

FIFTY Fraser Coast residents have become new Australian citizens during a special citizenship ceremony at the Brolga Theatre on Australia Day.

Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour said this year was the 75th anniversary of Australian citizenship with the Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948 taking effect on 26 January 1949.

“Our new citizens on the Fraser Coast are aged from six to 86 and were born in 18 different countries. They joined thousands of other Australians who celebrated their citizenship in ceremonies to mark Australia Day,” he said.

“It’s an unforgettable moment for everyone involved, from the new citizens pledging their loyalty to Australia and starting an exciting new chapter in their lives, to those of us welcoming them to our community.

“Our new citizens will contribute their skills and cultural diversity to our local community, and enrich it through their hard work and participation in public life.”

The Australia Day citizenship ceremony was the first in our region in 2024. Fraser Coast Regional Council held eight citizenship ceremonies in 2023, welcoming 262 new Australians from 50 different countries of birth.

“Australia Day is an opportunity for all Australians to come together as a nation to reflect, respect and celebrate,” Cr Seymour said.

For more information about Australian citizenship, visit www.citizenship.gov.au