Lismore City Mayor Steve Krieg welcomed 20 new citizens at an Australian Citizenship Ceremony held today at the Council Chambers. 

The new citizens have come from Brazil, Cambodia, Malaysia, Mauritius, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sweden, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States of America and Thailand.

Mayor Krieg said it’s an honour to welcome new citizens to our nation. 

“One of the best parts of my job is to warmly welcome new Australian citizens who are now part of the common bond that unites all Australians and respects diversity,” he said.

“Congratulations and welcome to our new citizens. Australia is one of the most culturally diverse nations in the world, and since 1949, we have welcomed more than five million new citizens to our shores.”

The Lismore City Council, representing the Department of Home Affairs, organises regular citizenship ceremonies to warmly welcome new Australian citizens into our community.

For more information about Australian citizenship, visit www.citizenship.gov.au.