More than 100 people officially became Australians during a citizenship ceremony in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, on 26 January 2026. The event, held as part of the city’s Australia Day program at C.ex Coffs, was described by local officials as a record for the highest number of people to take the pledge at a single Australia Day ceremony in the city.
Mayor Nikki Williams presided over the ceremony, where residents from many different backgrounds took the Pledge of Commitment. The large group included many people from the city’s established refugee resettlement programs — including members of the Ezidi community — and others who arrived through humanitarian and skilled migrant pathways, according to local settlement organisations and reporting.
This milestone reflects Coffs Harbour’s growing role as a regional settlement hub. The city’s population has increased significantly in recent years. Many of the new citizens received support from organisations such as Settlement Services International, which delivers humanitarian settlement services in Coffs Harbour and other regional centres. State Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh also attended the event to welcome new members of the community.
The high number of people finishing their journey to citizenship this year underscores the region’s appeal as a place for people to build new lives. Residents can find more details about the ceremony and other local updates through local outlets such as Coffs Coast News of the Area.
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