Australian to get 13,000 more citizens
There will be 318 citizenship ceremonies across Australia on Monday ranging from small events in remote communities to a massive ceremony in Western Australia, where 1,900 people from 90 nations will be conferred.
In South Australia, 40 people will become citizens during Australia's one-day cricket match against South Africa at Adelaide Oval.
Singer Leo Sayer will be one of 60 people to become citizens during a ceremony in Canberra presided over by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.
In NSW, 2,800 new Australians will be welcomed at a picnic in Sydney's Hyde Park.
"Australia Day is a chance for all Australians to enjoy our nation's special day, and celebrate being part of such a wonderful country," federal Citizenship Minister Chris Evans said in a statement.
"Becoming an Australian citizen shows commitment and loyalty to this country and a desire to share a common future.
"Australia has been enriched by the cultures and traditions of people from more than 200 countries who have chosen to make a home in our great nation.
"Australian citizenship is not just about newcomers assuming a new national identity, but also about engendering a sense of pride and belonging in Australia."
Among those becoming citizens at the Sydney event are twin brothers from Hong Kong, Marc and Louis Ryckmans, who will also celebrate Chinese New Year on Monday.
"It is a great honour and distinction to become citizens of this great country on such an auspicious occasion, and we are both extremely humbled and grateful," the twins said in a joint statement.
Senator Evans said that 2009 marks the 60th anniversary of Australian citizenship.
Since 1949, more than four million people have chosen to become Australian citizens, he said.
"This year marks an opportunity for us to reflect on the changes that have shaped our nation over the past six decades, and a chance for all Australians to understand the role citizenship plays in building a strong and unified nation," he said.
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