Burdekin Shire Council’s Citizen Ceremony will go ahead as part of the Australia Day celebrations on Friday, January 26 despite initial reports, Mayor Lyn McLaughlin has confirmed.
Ms McLaughlin said she was surprised to read that Burdekin Shire had been named as one of 80 Councils across Australia not holding its Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony on January 26, saying this information is not correct.
“Councillors and relevant Council staff finalised discussion and confirmed planning and logistics for local Australia Day celebrations and citizenship ceremony in early December 2023,” she said.
“During those discussions, it was confirmed that the Burdekin Shire Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony would be held on Friday January 26.
“The error in reporting has been raised with the relevant publications.”
Ms McLaughlin said Councillors believe that staging the Australia Day Awards and Citizen Ceremony on Australia Day is the most appropriate date for the community.
“The best way to honour and celebrate the recipients of the Australia Day awards and the new citizens is to hold the official ceremony on the same day as the national holiday,” she said.
“This date reflects the values and aspirations of our community and that it is a meaningful occasion to welcome and acknowledge the achievements of our fellow Australians.
“The Burdekin Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony is a time to honour the remarkable achievements and contributions of local residents to our community, while also formally welcoming new Australians through the official citizenship ceremony.
“It is a time to appreciate Australia's rich and diverse history at a local level.
“On Australia Day, we join as a nation to celebrate what makes Australia and Australians great.
“It's a day to look back on what we have accomplished and what we can take pride in our wonderful nation.
“It's the day for us to renew our commitment to making Australia a better place for the future.”
WHAT: Burdekin Shire Council Australia Day Awards Ceremony
WHEN: Friday, January 26 from 9:30am. Doors open at 8:30am.
WHERE: Burdekin Memorial Hall, Home Hill
TICKETS: Online at https://bit.ly/BSCAusDayAwards2024 or call 07 4783 9880
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