The City of Wanneroo in Perth's northern suburbs has hosted Australia's largest citizenship ceremony for the fourth year running, with 800 residents from 49 countries becoming citizens.
Among them were Clarkson resident Nilesh Sewpal, who moved from South Africa to Australia in 2012 with his wife Yashnee and their three daughters Sonia, Tiya and Layla.
"I love the cultural diversity in Australia, it's warm and friendly people, and the fact that all people are treated equally," he said.
Premier Colin Barnett congratulated the large crowd.
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"This is a wonderful country and a wonderful state," Mr Barnett he said.
"I thank you for choosing to become Australian."
Opposition leader Mark McGowan spoke next, saying being Australian was about having "a quiet pride in our country".
"We're an oasis in a world of turmoil and trouble," he said.
In total in WA, 2744 people became citizens on Thursday, with the top five countries of origin being the UK, South Africa, India, Ireland and the Philippines.
800 resident at Wanneroo showgrounds join thousands around country becoming citizens today, in the biggest ceremony in Aus @6PR pic.twitter.com/4SDZckG2ln
— Helene Lambetsos (@helenelambetsos) January 26, 2017
- AAP