National Citizenship and Flag Raising Ceremony in Canberra on Australia Day

The Canberra Times

Sixteen people from 10 countries became Australian citizens in the national ceremony in Canberra on Australia Day Prime Minister Anthony Albanese presided over the ceremony, telling them "welcome home" The new Australians said it was a dream come true and a day they truly felt part of their new home

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00:52 My journey to become an Australian citizen was like climbing a mountain.

00:56 It was challenging, but it's really worth it.

01:00 Economics. My favourite thing in Australia is being outdoors.

01:06 I started rock climbing after I came here, and now in the weekend I go to outdoor climbing with friends.

01:14 I'm going to celebrate becoming an Australian citizen by enjoying nature and outdoor adventures.

01:21 I'm from Mongolia, and we came to Australia about seven to eight years ago.

01:25 Initially I came to Australia to study.

01:28 I graduated ANU with a software development degree,

01:31 and ended up opening and operating the first and only Mongolian restaurant in Canberra.

01:36 Mongolian cuisine tends to be very, very meat-heavy,

01:39 and that perfectly coincides with Australian barbecue.

01:44 Becoming an Australian citizen really means finally becoming one with the community

01:49 and giving the future I want for my whole family.

01:54 [Applause]

02:04 Sometimes dreams really do come true.

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02:10 I celebrate my first Australian day as an Australian citizen.

02:15 I'll proudly touch Australian flag to my car,

02:18 and will spend time with my family and friends here in Canberra.

02:22 I moved to Australia because I had no money and I wanted to travel,

02:26 and I could do both here, and fell in love in more ways than one, and never went home.

02:32 Congratulations, PEDAWG.

02:35 And congratulations to all of our...

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