Letter - Information Pack, Australian Citizenship, Department of Citizenship & Multicultural Affairs, 2003

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Summary:: Standard copied letter issued by the Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, Gary Hardgrave, it addresses Citizenship issues and Affirmation Ceremony procedures. The letter is part of the 'Australian Citizenship' information and promotional kit issued by The Department of Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, Canberra in 2003. The kit emphasises the need for Australian citizens to have a shared vision and commitment to the future of Australia, and highlights the common values and aspirations of Australian citizens. This kit represents the continued desire to encourage migrants to take out citizenship as well as a new trend towards affirmation - existing citizens reaffirming their national allegiances.
Description:: Introductory letter printed on white paper in black text, one side only.
Acquisition Information:: Donation from Department of Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, 2003

Discipline:	History
Dimensions:	21.0 cm (Width), 29.7 cm (Length)

Tagged with:	immigration, national identity, immigration policies, citizenship, nationalism
Themes this item is part of:	Cultural Diversity Collection, Migration Collection
Primary Classification:	MIGRATION
Secondary Classification:	Naturalisation & Citizenship
Tertiary Classification:	correspondence
Inscriptions:	'The Hon. Gary Hardgrave MP/ Minister for Multicultural Affairs/ Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600, Telephone: (02) 6277 7890/ Facsimile (02) 6273 0434/ Message from the Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs/ For the past two years the Australian Government as run a campaign to promote Austalian citizenship...'
Issued By:	Department of Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, Canberra, Australia, 2003 The letter is from Gary Hardgrave, Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs
Place & Date Used:	Australia, 2003