The Minister's message

The Minister's message is a special welcoming message for conferees. It is to be read by the presiding officer after the opening address and before any official speeches at all ceremonies that the Minister is unable to attend.

Where the Minister sends a representative to attend the citizenship ceremony, it is the role of the Minister's representative to read the Minister's message.

Government caretaker provisions have been extended pending a clear outcome of the 2010 federal election. The current Minister's message (34KB PDF) should continue to be read at citizenship ceremonies until further notice.