Ms JODIE HARRISON (Charlestown—Minister for Women, Minister for Seniors, and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault)—In late January, I had the opportunity to attend a City of Newcastle Citizenship Ceremony, and I want to take a moment to reflect on how special these events are. More than 170 people hailing from fifty different countries across six continents took the pledge to join our Australian community as citizens at that event. They came from countries as far afield as Cambodia, France, Latvia, Nepal, Pakistan, Syria and Uruguay; the oldest new citizen was eighty-five and the youngest was just two years old. Citizenship ceremonies are such a significant moment in many people's lives, and it's always heartwarming to see so many proud new citizens and their families celebrating together. It was fantastic to see so many smiling faces, all excited to take this step and become part of our community. These new Australians bring with them a wealth of diverse cultures and traditions, adding even more richness to Newcastle and our nation. Every ceremony is a reminder of how much our community continues to grow and evolve, and it's always a joy to be part of. Congratulations to all the new citizens and welcome to the next chapter of your Australian journey!