Anne Ruston (SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Families and Social Services) Share this | Hansard source

Once again, this motion lacks the attention to detail needed to manage this complex area of policy. Eight thousand people have been conferred citizenship in online ceremonies conducted to date, with more than 750 people having been conferred in this way every single day. Already in 2019-20 more than 166,000 people have acquired Australian citizenship. On 6 April 2020, the acting Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs made a clear statement outlining the process for online citizenship ceremonies. A dedicated link is available through the Home Affairs website: covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au.