Four people seen from behind listen to a man speaking on a stage in front of a black curtain in a bright room. A flag is visible to the left, and the audience members wear jackets or coats.

The Huon Valley Council hosted a Citizenship Ceremony on 21 October, welcoming 12 new Australian citizens to our community. 

The ceremony was officiated by Acting Mayor Toby Thorpe, with Chief Executive Officer Lachlan Kranz serving as Master of Ceremonies. 

New citizens from Iran, Northern Ireland, New Zealand, Portugal, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Nepal, France, Germany, and Vietnam took the Australian Citizenship Pledge and officially joined the Australian community in the heart of the Huon Valley. 

Distinguished guests in attendance included David O’Byrne MP, Independent Member for Franklin (who was also a gift giver at the ceremony); The Hon. Dean Harriss MLC, Independent Member for Huon; and councillor Lukas Mrosek. 

Acting Mayor Toby Thorpe said, “It was a privilege to welcome these 12 new citizens to the Huon Valley. Our region continues to be enriched by the diversity and contributions of people from across the world.” 

“Becoming an Australian citizen is a proud and meaningful milestone, and we were thrilled to share in this important moment as our newest Australians officially joined our community,” he added. 

The ceremony marked the culmination of each participant’s citizenship journey and celebrated their commitment to make the Huon Valley their home. 

Three men stand side by side indoors in front of flags. The man in the center holds a certificate and a small wooden box, smiling, while the two others stand on either side, also smiling.
Three men stand indoors in front of British flags. The man in the middle holds a certificate and small box, smiling, while the other two men stand on either side, also smiling. A black curtain and steps are in the background.
Three people stand indoors in front of Australian and Aboriginal flags. The woman in the center holds a certificate, while the man on the left holds a plant in a bag. All are smiling at the camera.
Three men stand indoors in front of two Australian flags. The man in the center holds a certificate and a small box, while the other two stand on either side, all smiling at the camera.
Three men stand indoors in front of Australian flags. The man in the center holds a certificate and a small box, while the other two stand on either side smiling. All are wearing dark sweaters.
Three people stand indoors in front of flags. The woman in the center holds a certificate, the man on the left holds a native plant in a basket, and the man on the right stands with his hands clasped, all smiling at the camera.
Three men stand smiling indoors in front of steps and flags. The man in the center holds an Australian citizenship certificate. The background features a dark curtain and both Australian and Aboriginal flags on display.
Three people posing indoors in front of Australian and Aboriginal flags. The person in the center holds a certificate and stands between two smiling people. They are on a stage with black curtains and steps behind them.
Three men stand in front of flags and black curtains. The man in the center holds a certificate and small box. All three are smiling and wearing sweaters or jackets. The scene appears to be a formal ceremony or award event.

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