CELEBRATING AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP
Today Australia welcomes almost 15,000 new citizens.
On behalf of the Australian Government, we send a warm congratulations to everyone who will mark this Australia Day by formalising their commitment to our nation.
Today these Australians will join the over 6 million people who - since the dawn of Australian citizenship in the 1949 - have migrated to Australia to build a new life and contribute so much to our nation.
Across every State and Territory, almost 280 citizenship ceremonies will take place. People hailing from over 150 countries will pledge their allegiance to our nation and become the newest amongst us to share the common bond of Australian citizenship.
Australia Day is a time to celebrate our shared Australian citizenship. A day to be proud of the modern, democratic and multicultural nation that our ancient continent – with all of its history and tradition - has become.
It is because of our success, as a free and democratic nation, that so many people, from all across the globe, choose to migrate to our shores to call Australia home. And, Australia Day is a day to reflect on and celebrate the shared values that bring us together.
The Albanese Labor Government has provided more than $10 million for more than 750 Australia Day events across the country to celebrate the diversity of our nation and bring communities together. More info on events can be found here.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, Tony Burke MP:
“When I hear people stand up and pledge they want to make a lifelong commitment to Australia, I couldn’t be happier. For everyone becoming citizens today – welcome home!”
Quotes attributable to Assistant Minister for Immigration, Matt Thistlethwaite MP:
"Today's citizenship ceremonies represent a milestone for thousands of people who have made the life-changing decision to call Australia home.
“I feel privileged to join ceremonies in my community today, witnessing this special moment as new citizens pledge their commitment to our nation.
“Their dedication enriches our communities and makes Australia's democracy even stronger."
Quotes attributable to Assistant Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, Julian Hill MP:
“Australia Day is now an even more special day for almost 15,000 new Australians who formalise their commitment to our nation by taking Australian citizenship pledge of commitment.
“Citizenship is our common bond, that binds, protects and empowers us as a people.
“As Australians, we have far more in common than we do difference, in our proudly multicultural nation, sharing this ancient continent.”