MEDIA ALERT
24 July 2009
AUSTRALIA’S NEWEST CITIZENS CELEBRATE
AT THE AFL
Five people from three countries will become Australian citizens during
half-time at the Sydney Swans v Melbourne Demons match at Manuka
Oval, Canberra.
The event will be presided over by Federal Member for Grayndler and
Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local
Government, Anthony Albanese, assisted by Australian Football League
commissioner Chris Lynch.
The new Australians represent different corners of the globe, coming from
Bangladesh, Canada and Tonga.
This year is a special time to become a citizen, as 2009 marks the 60th
anniversary of Australian citizenship. During the past six decades, more
than four million people from more than 200 countries have become
Australian citizens.
The Australian citizenship ceremony at Manuka Oval is a combined
initiative of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship and the AFL.
Date:
Sunday, July 26
Time:
2pm
Venue:
Manuka Oval, main gate off Manuka Circle, Griffith, ACT
Opportunities:
Photos of conferees and officials taking part in a citizenship
ceremony, photos of the crowd at the stadium, interview
opportunities with the new citizens. No television cameras
permitted due to broadcasting restrictions. Call Anna Wallin at
the AFL to arrange press passes or for access on the day.
MEDIA CONTACTS: DIAC National Communications: 0434 074 329
Anna Wallin, AFL: 0408 832 999
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