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Ceremony for newest citizens

I had the great pleasure of swearing in five new Australian citizens in a ceremony at Government House on Tuesday, September 3.

I would like to welcome and congratulate Amanda and Sam Cribb, Paul Browne, Richard Lee and Ghee Keng Tina Siah.

These five new citizens were joined by family and friends as they made the pledge of commitment to Australia, the nation they have chosen to call home.

It was a very moving experience for all in attendance.

Eric Hutchinson
September 2019