Thirteen take true blue pledge during Australia Day ceremony

Thirteen new citizens have been warmly welcomed to the Isaac region during a special Australia Day ceremony at Moranbah Community Centre.

Gathering with friends and family to share this exceptional milestone, the new Australians proudly took the pledge on Tuesday, 26 January 2021.

The citizens who took the oath hailed from the Philippines, United Kingdom, India, Czech Republic and Fiji.

Isaac Regional Council Mayor Anne Baker said citizenship ceremonies provided a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and honour the rich diversity of cultures that exists within the Isaac region and the nation.

“Being part of the ceremony to welcome our new citizens is a real privilege and we are thrilled to help them embark on this exciting new journey in their lives,” Mayor Baker said.

“They have all undertaken a journey much greater than most of us could imagine.

“The process can take some people several years to bring to fruition.

“I congratulate them for their commitment, persistence and desire to be officially recognised as an Australian.”

The new citizens are Daisy Jane Sacare Caotivo (Philippines), Emma Jayne Goodman (United Kingdom), Harmanvir Kaur from (India), Mudrabahen Balvantbhai Patel (India), Alma Tuyan Siatrez (Philippines) and Petra Vokoun (Czech Republic), along with a family of seven from Fiji who celebrated becoming new citizens together.  They are Rodney Dan, Harieta Loloma Bernadette Suliana, Marseu Joseph Sosefo Suliana, Mikayla Lanette Margaret Mary Suliana, Paul Atunaisa Vukialau Suliana, Rodney Atumurirava John Kaurasi Suliana and Bernadette Lowata Manu Kaufuti.

Isaac Regional Council, under direction of the Department of Home Affairs, conducts Australian Citizenship Ceremonies throughout the year for registered applicants.

Australian citizenship represents commitment to Australia and its people, the values we share and our common future. Since the first Australian citizenship ceremony was hosted in 1949, more than four and a half million people have chosen to become Australian citizens.

Any persons interested in becoming an Australian Citizen should contact the Department of Home Affairs on 131 881 during office hours from 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. For more details, visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au/citizenship-ceremonies or call 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227).

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