A group of people, including men, women, and children, pose indoors in front of three flags and red curtains. One man in a wheelchair sits in front, while others stand behind him, dressed in semi-formal attire.
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The Huon Valley Council hosted a Citizenship Ceremony on Friday, 20 June 2025, welcoming 12 new Australian citizens to our community. 

The ceremony was officiated by Mayor Sally Doyle with Chief Executive Officer Lachlan Kranz serving as Master of Ceremonies. 

The special occasion saw new citizens from Iran, Philippines, Austria, Germany, Ireland, and the United Kingdom take the Australian Citizenship Pledge and officially join the Australian community in the heart of the Huon Valley. 

The ceremony was attended by several distinguished guests including Senator, The Hon. Catryna Bilyk, who delivered the Minister’s Message; Minister Hon Jacquie Petrusma MP, who presented gifts to the new citizens; Mr Nic Street MP, Representative of the Office of The Hon. Dean Winter MP, Mr David O’Byrne, The Hon. Dean Harriss MLC. 

Mayor Sally Doyle said, “We were delighted to welcome these 12 new citizens to our community. The Huon Valley is enriched by the diversity and contribution of people from many different backgrounds, and it was wonderful to celebrate this significant milestone with our newest Australians.” 

“Becoming an Australian citizen is a momentous occasion, and we were honoured to be part of this important journey for these individuals and families as they officially joined our local community,” Mayor Sally Doyle continued. 

The ceremony represented the final step in the citizenship journey for these new Australians, who have chosen to make the Huon Valley their home and contribute to our vibrant community. 

A group of people seated facing a woman speaking at a podium in a room with red curtains, Australian flags, and framed pictures on the walls. Two men are seated next to the speaker.
A group of people, including men, women, a child, and a person in a wheelchair, stand in a room holding song sheets and singing. The room has red carpet, framed pictures, and potted plants in the foreground.
Three people stand indoors in front of red curtains and three flags, including the Australian and Aboriginal flags. The person in the center holds a certificate and booklet. All three are smiling and dressed in business attire.
Three women stand indoors in front of Australian and Aboriginal flags. The woman in the center holds a certificate, while the woman on the right holds a potted plant. All are smiling at the camera.
Three women stand indoors in front of Australian and Aboriginal flags. The woman in the center holds a certificate and a small trophy. They are smiling, and a table with framed documents is visible to the left.
Three people stand indoors in front of red curtains and flags, smiling at the camera. The person in the middle holds a certificate, and the person on the right holds a small box or case.
Three people stand indoors in front of Australian and Aboriginal flags. The man in the center holds a certificate; the two women on either side smile. A table with framed items is on the left. The setting appears formal.
Three women stand indoors in front of Australian and Aboriginal flags. The woman in the center holds a certificate, and the woman on the right holds an olive tree. A table with documents and plants is visible on the left.
Three people stand indoors in front of Australian and Aboriginal flags. The man in the center holds a certificate; the woman on the right holds a box and medal. The woman on the left smiles. A table and framed art are in the background.
Four adults pose indoors for a group photo; three women stand behind a man in a wheelchair holding a certificate, with Australian and Aboriginal flags and a certificate table in the background.
Three people stand indoors in front of Australian and Aboriginal flags, posing for a photo. The man in the center holds a certificate and booklet, while the women on either side smile at the camera.
Three women stand indoors on a red carpet in front of three flags. The woman in the center holds a certificate, while the woman on the right holds a small plant in a basket. The woman on the left stands with her hands clasped.
Four people stand indoors in front of Australian and Aboriginal flags. One holds a certificate, another holds a child, and a third person holds a potted plant. All are smiling for the photo.

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