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Hundreds of people have gathered across Western Australia to celebrate officially becoming a citizen. Australia Day evokes a range of emotions in the community, but for the nation's newest members, it's a chance to bask in everything they love about their new home.

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00:00And I want to say Wanjala Buja, welcome to the country, use a welcome on our country.
00:09Some have waited years for this day to officially become an Australian.
00:21You've brought languages, music, culture, cuisine, faith and traditions which can live side by side.
00:32Welcoming about 270 people from more than 40 countries.
00:38It's just amazing, it's like a fairy tale.
00:41Eight years eventually, so we've got it in the end, yay!
00:45What are we waiting for?
00:47Marking the occasion with a classic Australian barbecue in the sun.
00:52It's awesome, we love it.
00:53Helps the community and everyone comes together and celebrate all our new Australian citizens.
00:58It's just one of the best days of the year.
01:00The Premier reminding the community about the importance of unity in the wake of the Bondi attack.
01:06That multiculturalism is what enriches us and makes us an incredible community built upon the foundations of the longest living continuous culture.
01:17In the world.
01:18It is important that Australians on Australia Day, on our National Day, January 26th, can come together and reflect, respect and celebrate all of the great things that it means to be an Australian.
01:30A day filled with gratitude to call Australia home.
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