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Federal Government to force local councils to hold citizenship ceremonies on Australia Day

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Australian citizenship recipients and their guests attend a citizenship ceremony on Australia Day in Brisbane, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017. (AAP Image/Dan Peled) NO ARCHIVING

Australian citizenship recipients and their guests attend a citizenship ceremony on Australia Day in Brisbane, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017. Source: AAP Image/Dan Peled

Some have backed the move, while others believe the government isn't keeping up with the shift in public sentiment.

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By Dario Castaldo, Marco Lucchi

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Some have backed the move, while others believe the government isn't keeping up with the shift in public sentiment.

We asked our listeners where they stand on this vexed issue.

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