Penrith City Council will celebrate its newest citizens in an Australia Day citizenship ceremony at the Civic Centre, joining communities throughout Australia in honouring this tradition.
Around 60 people from more than 20 countries will become Australian citizens in a special ceremony at the Civic Centre on January 26.
“Whether we are Australian born or have become citizens by choice, Australian citizenship is something we should value,” Penrith City Mayor Kevin Crameri OAM said.
“Australia Day is a fantastic opportunity to join in public celebrations like those at Penrith Lakes and share what our country means for us.”
“In particular, this January the 26th is a day to remember for those who choose to become Australian citizens, as they pledge their loyalty to the Australian people and join us to face a common national destiny.
“Penrith City’s citizenship ceremony starts at 10am at the Civic Centre. It will be followed by the great Australian tradition of a barbeque lunch,” he said.
The ceremony will be one of more than 320 across every state and territory tomorrow, with some 13,000 people scheduled to become citizens around the nation.
“Penrith City embraces its newest citizens and bids them well as they take this significant step to officially join our Australian family,” Councillor Crameri said.
