Ms JENNY AITCHISON (Maitland)—On the afternoon of 29 October, 2021 I had the pleasure of attending Maitland City Council's Australian Citizenship Ceremonies which saw seventeen permanent residents become Australian Citizens. The ceremony marks a special chapter in each and every new citizen's migration story and their ongoing commitment to Australia and our shared values. I would like to extend a warm welcome to Eliud Kipchumba Biamah, David Gerard Clarke, Swati Arvindkumar Dhaduk, David Goke, Adele Goke, Jason Goke, Zoe Goke, Sarah Elizabeth Lundgren, Shifa Farvin Mohamed Ifthikar, Gristkamol Pipatrath, Pattarapol Pipat, Jaesuk Shin, Kyung Eun Suh, Carmel Marie Andrew, Isabella Jade Andrew, Joshua James Andrew and Gareth Treemain Andrew who have joined us from nine countries including Kenya, Ireland, India, Nigeria, United States of America, Sri Lanka, Thailand, South Korea and England. Their presence and contribution to the Maitland community has been positively felt and goes a long way to further enriching the diversity and multiculturalism of Maitland. It's wonderful to have these people and their families in the Maitland community as proud Australian Citizens, continuing to contribute to the economic and social development of our community. Congratulations and welcome!