Thursday, November 27, 2025

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Mackay Celebrates 106 New Aussies!

Mackay welcomed 106 new Australians at a citizenship ceremony last week, celebrating residents from across the globe who have chosen to make the region their home. Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox MP attended the event, presenting each new citizen with an Australian flag and reading a message on behalf of the Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration.

Mr Willcox said he was pleased to be part of the milestone, noting, “Mackay has welcomed 106 new Australians and I was pleased to be part of the ceremony to officially welcome these people who have chosen to make our region, and our nation, their home.”

Since 2013, the Mackay region has embraced new citizens from 109 different countries, each contributing culture, skills and stories that continue to strengthen the community.

Photo source: Andrew Willcox MP

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