Wyndham council welcomed 1080 new citizens at an Australian Citizenship Day over the weekend.
Three ceremonies with 180 new Australians in attendance at each session were held on September 17, and another three ceremonies attended by 180 new citizens were held on September 18.
The new citizens came from 63 different countries.
Wyndham mayor Peter Maynard said that by the time his mayoral year concludes in November, he will have conferred citizenship on 4180 residents.
“Citizenship ceremonies are a joyous event that signifies a milestone in people’s lives,” Cr Maynard said.
“Australian citizenship is a shared identity – a common bond which unites all Australians while respecting our diversity. We have much to be thankful for as Australians and much to share.
“In Wyndham we welcome new residents and celebrate our diversity. In 2021 nearly half of our residents were born overseas (48 per cent), more than the Western Melbourne average and the Greater Melbourne average.”
Australian Citizenship Day, held nation wide on September 17, aims to celebrate Australia’s democratic values and take pride in citizenship.
A minute’s silence was observed at the ceremonies to commemorate the passing of The Queen.
