Jan 26 citizen ceremonies to be compulsory

By Matt Coughlan
Updated January 13 2019 - 3:31pm, first published 3:26pm
A strict dress code will apply under new rules for citizenship ceremonies to take effect in 2020.
A strict dress code will apply under new rules for citizenship ceremonies to take effect in 2020.

Scott Morrison has rebuffed Bill Shorten's claim the government is politicising Australia Day with a plan to force councils to have citizenship ceremonies on January 26.

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