Welcome to our newest Australian Citizens

Published on 28 June 2023

On Wednesday 28 June 2023, Lachlan Shire welcomed seven new Australian citizens at a special citizenship ceremony held at the Condobolin Council Chambers.

Having migrated from four different countries, including Kyrgyztan, the Philippines, United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom, the conferees were welcomed by Lachlan Shire Council Mayor and Ceremony Presiding Officer, Cr John Medcalf OAM.

Council hosts Citizenship Ceremonies on behalf of the Department of Home Affairs, and attending a ceremony is the final step in the journey to become an Australian citizen.

Mayor Medcalf OAM said, “It really is an honour to officiate and be part of this significant occasion. It is an opportunity for us to give a warm welcome to our new Aussies and acknowledge the importance of what it means to become an Australian citizen.

“The skills and cultural diversity of our new citizens, as well as their participation in the community, enriches the experience for us all.”

Council and the community wish our newest citizens Kanat Akylbekov, Jumil Ignacio, Jumillae Ignacio, Maloney Ignacio, Maverick Ignacio, Marica Ignacio and Lisa Kennard all the best in this new stage in their lives.

More than 5.7 million people have chosen to become citizens since the first citizenship ceremony in 1949.