SBS News in Filipino, Saturday 17 December

Australian Immigration Minister, Andrew Giles on local councils in Australia will no longer be forced to hold citizenship ceremonies on Australia Day with more flexibility about when those ceremonies take place. Credit: MICK TSIKAS/AAPIMAGE

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The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT), which reviews government decisions, including those relating to migration - is being abolished and replaced.
Local councils will no longer be forced to hold citizenship ceremonies on Australia Day, after Federal Labor scrapped a decision by the former Coalition government.
Philippine President Marcos Jr approves the P5.27 trillion budget bill for 2023.

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Filipino groups in Australia hold separate protests in solidarity with Philippine anti-corruption rallies

Protests against alleged corruption in the Philippines to be held in various parts of the world; foreign agency warns of threats of terrorism and violence. | Photo from Joan Bondoc, Benedicto Briones / Philippine News Agency (PNA)

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Filipino author and hard of hearing advocate Bambi Rodriguez empowers children with hearing loss through her bilingual Super Maya book series in English and Filipino.

'Super Maya': Children’s book series shines a light on the lives of hard of hearing kids and the power of inclusion

Kapuso actress Iya Villania lives in the Philippines but frequently visits Sydney Australia, where she was born and owns a family property.

SBS News in Filipino, Saturday 17 December

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