The Hawkesbury welcomed 10 new citizens on Thursday, September 17, as part of Australian Citizenship Day 2020.
The ceremony was held for new citizens originating from South Africa, Thailand, United Kingdom, New Zealand and Malta.
It is the first time that Hawkesbury City Council has conducted an online citizenship program.
Each citizen received their Australian citizenship individually through an online ceremony with the Hawkesbury City Mayor, Councillor Barry Calvert.
"There is no greater privilege than our citizenship. It's a life-long commitment to Australia's values of freedom, democracy, equality and respect," Cr Calvert said.
"This year on Australian Citizenship Day, Australia welcomed the largest number of new citizens nationally since the inaugural Australian Citizenship Day in 2001.
"Each year we are privileged to welcome new Australians as part of Australian Citizenship Day celebrations."
Australian Citizenship Day is celebrated each year on 17 September and is an opportunity for all Australian citizens, whether by birth or by choice, to reflect on the meaning and importance of their citizenship.
Finn Coleman
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I understand the importance of community news in highlighting stories that members of local communities care about - including events, businesses, sports and the people that make towns unique. Email me at finn.coleman@austcommunitymedia.com.au or call 0437 550 909
