Australian citizenship is not a right, but a privilege: Senator Lucy Gichuhi.

Independent Senator Lucy Gichuhi makes her maiden speech in the Senate chamber at Parliament House in Canberra, Wednesday, June 21, 2017. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING

Independent Senator Lucy Gichuhi makes her maiden speech in the Senate chamber at Parliament House in Canberra, Wednesday, June 21, 2017. Source: AAP

Australia's newest Senator says citizenship is not a right, but a privilege.

Kenyan-born Independent Senator Lucy Gichuhi (g'chooh-ee) says she'll fight for education, the elderly and freedom of conscience.

She's delivered her maiden speech saying Australia's diversity is a strength and should be embraced.

Senator Gichuhi has told SBS News migrants need to realise citizenship is a privilege.




Share
1 min read

Published

By Madhura Seneviratne
Source: SBS News

Share this with family and friends


Follow SBS Sinhala

Download our apps
SBS Audio
SBS On Demand

Listen to our podcasts
Independent news and stories connecting you to life in Australia and Sinhala-speaking Australians.
Ease into the English language and Australian culture. We make learning English convenient, fun and practical.
Get the latest with our exclusive in-language podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS
SBS World News

SBS World News

Take a global view with Australia's most comprehensive world news service