Published on Friday, 27 June 2025 at 10:00:00 AM

The Town of Cottesloe is seeking community feedback on the preferred date for holding Australia Day events from 2026 onward.

Previously, local governments were required to hold a citizenship ceremony on 26 January, as outlined in the Australian Citizenship Ceremonies Code. However, in 2022, the Australian Government updated the Code to give councils greater flexibility. Ceremonies can now be held on 26 January or within a three-day window before or after that date.

We want to hear your thoughts on the future of Australia Day events in our community.

Further information and a short survey is available on Engage Cottesloe at www.engage.cottesloe.wa.gov.au/australiadayevents.

Submissions close on Sunday, 27 July 2025 (5pm).

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