Labor has dumped a Morrison government rule that forced local councils to hold citizenship ceremonies on Australia Day, describing it as a 'pragmatic' move. auspol
The change reverses a rule that was introduced by former prime minister Scott Morrison in 2019.Local councils will no longer be forced to hold citizenship ceremonies on Australia Day in a move the federal government says is for "operational" reasons.forced local governments to hold citizenship ceremonies on 26 January
Immigration Minister Andrew Giles on Friday revealed Labor would walk back that restriction but said it remained the government's "strong expectation" that councils would hold ceremonies on the date. Immigration Minister Andrew Giles said it remained the federal government's "strong expectation" that local councils would hold citizenship ceremonies on Australia Day.“Australia Day holds great significance to many people across Australia. Our national day provides all Australians with the opportunity to reflect, respect, and celebrate," Mr Giles said.
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