The Hills Shire To Welcome New Citizens During Australia Day

Close to 100 Hills Shire residents will officially become Australian citizens during a special Citizenship Ceremony this Australia Day.

Residents from 29 countries, including India, Kenya, New Zealand, Ecuador, China, Mexico, and Sweden, will make the life-changing pledge during The Hills Shire Council’s event this Sunday, January 26.

Aye Thidar Thaw from Myanmar will be among them on Australia Day. She expressed her pride in becoming a new citizen.

“Becoming an Australian citizen marks a new chapter filled with belonging and opportunity. I wish to be part of this inclusive community and contribute to its vibrant diversity,” Ms Thidar Thaw said.

“I am most looking forward to exercising my rights and responsibilities as an Australian citizen.”

To read about more new citizens and their personal stories, visit the Hills Shire Council’s website and search “New Citizens”.