HRCC welcomes 19 new citizens, virtually

Published on 03 September 2021

Horsham Rural City Council hosted its first ‘virtual’ citizenship ceremony this week to officially welcome our newest Australian citizens to the community amid pandemic restrictions. 

Held across three separate ceremonies, 19 people from eight different countries were formally granted Australian Citizenship on Wednesday and Thursday.

Countries of origin included Republic of Ireland, Philippines, Ethiopia, India, Nepal, Thailand, Fiji and United States.

Council officiates the ceremonies on behalf of the Australian Government and all new citizens receive a native plant as a gift from Council to mark the special occasion.

“I always look forward to these events on our civic calendar and getting to meet our municipality’s newest Australian citizens,” Mayor Robyn Gulline said.

“We are delighted that they have chosen to make their permanent homes in our region – it is truly a great place to live.

“We are pleased to continue to deliver these important and special ceremonies using technology,” she said.