Become an Australian citizen in 2025
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Published on 30 November 2024
Gannawarra Shire Council will continue to host Australian Citizenship ceremonies, with four events scheduled for 2025.
The schedule of ceremonies was approved at the November 2024 Council Meeting, with ceremonies scheduled for the following dates:
Sunday, 26 January Monday, 28 April at 6pm Monday, 28 July at 6pm Monday, 20 October at 6pm“Council is honoured to play a role in the journey many of our residents take to become an Australian citizen,” Mayor Garner Smith said.
“During 2024 Council helped 27 residents become Australian citizens, including 14 in October in what was our largest ceremony held in Council’s history.”
Citizenship ceremonies held on 26 January will coincide with Australia Day celebrations planned for the Gannawarra, with one-off events to be held on the remaining dates scheduled for 2025.
“An Australian Citizenship ceremony not only enables citizenship candidates to receive their Certificate of Australian Citizenship, it also fulfils the requirements under Australian citizenship law and provides an opportunity for Gannawarra Shire Council to officially welcome its new citizens,” Mayor Smith said.
For more information regarding Australian Citizenship, please visit www.gsc.vic.gov.au/citizenship
ABOVE: Gannawarra Shire Council has helped celebrate 27 residents in becoming Australian citizens during 2024.