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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

The Federal Government has warned local councils to hold citizenship ceremonies on Australia Day, or their rights will be removed.



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