Prime Minister Anthony Albanese marked Australia Day with partner Jodie Haydon in Canberra as he welcomed hundreds of migrants at the customary citizenship ceremony.
The Prime Minister said he admired the Australian values of belief in opportunity for all, respect for hard work, optimism that drives aspiration and the instinct for fairness, decency, care and respect."Australians across our great nation uphold these qualities everyday," he said.
He recalled the story of the first citizenship ceremony in 1949 which has since led to more than five million people becoming citizens. “I’m delighted … to join you for the greatest of Australia Day traditions,” Mr Albanese said at the ceremony. “You bring us the world and you bring us your drive, your passion, your talent and your aspiration,” Mr Albanese said.
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