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Locals councils ordered to host citizenship ceremonies on January 26

PM Scott Morrison with newly sworn in citizens at an Australia Day ceremony
Prime Minister Scott Morrison with newly sworn in citizens at an Australia Day ceremony. Source: AAP

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.


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By Gloria Kalache –, Nilgün Kılıç

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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.



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