Locals councils ordered to host citizenship ceremonies on January 26
Prime Minister Scott Morrison with newly sworn citizens at an Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony, 2019. Source: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas
Local councils will be forced to hold citizenship ceremonies on Australia Day following the introduction of new Federal Government rules. The government says the change will ensure a maximum number of people can become citizens on January the 26th and prevent some councils from politicizing the day.
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