Australia celebrates Constitution day with citizenship ceremonies
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18:31 19/07/2009
On 9 July 170 people from more than 40 countries became Australian citizens in ceremonies across the country. "On the occasion that marks Australia 's creation as a nation, it is fitting to celebrate...
Sixtieth Anniversary of Australian Citizenship
12:35 24/01/2009
Australian citizenship was introduced in 1949 following the Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948. Before this time most Australian residents were British subjects. The first citizenship ceremony was...
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18:48 26/01/2005
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