Boroondara citizenship ceremony
Jess WILSON (Kew) (09:58): It was a privilege to join over 140 new citizens from 37 countries at the Boroondara citizenship ceremony on Australia Day. For all of us the day offered a chance to reflect on, respect and celebrate the idea of Australia – a land of opportunity, freedom and a fair go. Our country is built off the back of our ancient heritage, our rich Indigenous culture, our enterprising spirit and commitment to hard work, our vibrant multiculturalism, our sense of service and sacrifice, our appreciation of difference and, perhaps most uniquely, the idea of Aussie mateship. Together with our new citizens, we were proud to celebrate the greatest country on earth as we joined together to write the next chapter of the Australian story.