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Subscriber only Five new Australian citizens have been naturalised as part of a small Biloela ceremony held by the Banana Shire Council. Mayor Nev Ferrier administered the pledge to the new Australians during the ceremony on April 28. Acquiring Australian Citizenship is a public declaration of your commitment to Australia, Cr Ferrier said. No one who acquires Australian Citizenship is required to renounce their cultural identity or customs. We accept and respect the cultures and traditions of newcomers, and in return, expect that they also respect and accept the cultural differences they find here. He spoke of Australia s commitment to democracy and freedom of opportunity, and the responsibilities of service to the country s community.