Locals councils ordered to host citizenship ceremonies on January 26

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.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison with newly sworn citizens at an Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony, 2019. Source: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas