Media Alert
MOORABOOL PREPARES TO WELCOME NEW AUSTRALIAN CITIZENS
Photo Opportunity
Media are invited to attend the following event for a photo opportunity.
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Australian Citizenship Ceremony
Monday 14 September, 2015 at 6pm
Council Chambers, 15 Stead Street, Ballan
Mayor Cr Paul Tatchell
Australian Citizenship recipients
Moorabool Shire Council Mayor, Cr Paul Tatchell, will host a Citizenship Ceremony which
will see twenty-three adults and three children proudly receive official Australian Citizenship.
New Australian citizens demonstrate understanding and acceptance of Australian values
and dedication and commitment to Australia by becoming official citizens at ceremonies held
around the country.
Moorabool’s new citizens have travelled from countries across the globe including India, the
United Kingdom, Switzerland, South Africa, Malta, Colombia, New Zealand, Thailand, Spain,
China and Peru to officially make Australia their new home.
Council will present all new citizens with a welcome gift comprising of a Certificate and a
native tree.
Anyone who is interested in finding out more information about becoming an Australian
citizen should contact the Citizenship Information Line on 131 880.
Rob Croxford
Chief Executive Officer
For immediate release. Please contact Council’s Communications/PR Officer on (03) 5366 7100
for additional information.