GUNNEDAH welcomed its newest Australian citizens in a formal naturalisation ceremony held on Wednesday.
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Gunnedah Mayor Jamie Chaffey officiated the proceedings in Gunnedah Shire Council chambers and welcomed British-born Greta Reeve, and Philippine-born residents Dayline Bayliss and Francis Vallada to Australia and Gunnedah.
Councillor Chaffey addressed the many family and friends who gathered for the citizenship ceremony and explained the importance of the ceremony and what becoming an Australian citizen entails.
He pointed out the civil and social rights associated with citizenship, including the right to vote, stand for public office and travel on an Australian passport.
After the formal welcome and message from the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Peter Dutton, the three residents took the Pledge of Commitment and were presented with certificates of citizenship and a Gunnedah Shire Council tradition of a native Australian plant.
