Key Points
- Since 1949, more than 6.2 million people have become Australian citizens, including 165,000 last year.
- The top five countries of origin for new citizens are New Zealand, India, the UK, the Philippines and Vietnam.
- The singing of the national anthem Advance Australia Fair is part of the Australian Citizenship oath-taking ceremony.
- SBS Audio launched the translation of Advance Australia Fair into more than 60 languages at a special ceremony at Government House in Canberra, hosted by Governor-General Sam Mostyn.
📢 Where to Catch SBS Filipino
🔊 On Air – Tune in to SBS Filipino on radio stations across Australia and website live stream, and TV Channel 302 from 10 AM to 11 AM AEST daily.
📲 Catch up episodes and stories – Visit sbs.com.au/filipino or stream on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube Podcasts, and SBS Audio app.