Thousands of new Australians take citizenship pledge

Written By Unknown on Sunday, 27 January 2013 | 01:51

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January 27, 2013 07:29:28


Watch Julia Gillard at the Citizenship Ceremony
Video: Watch Julia Gillard at the Citizenship Ceremony
(ABC News)

More than 17,000 people took the pledge to become an Australian citizen as part of Australia Day celebrations yesterday.

Prime Minister Julia Gillard personally welcomed 22 new citizens at a ceremony on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra on Saturday morning.

The ceremony began with the traditional raising of the three flags, followed by a

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