Biggest citizenship ceremony held in WA

THE nation's biggest citizenship ceremony has been held in the northern Perth suburb of Wanneroo, where 751 people became Australians.

West Australian Premier Colin Barnett told the new citizens that they would be treasured.

"I thank you for choosing to be Australian citizens," the Liberal leader told the crowd.

"You don't have to give up anything of your past. You keep your traditions, your family connections, your culture, but you do gain a lot.

"You'll have the protection and care of Australia, wherever you are on the planet. You'll have access to laws of Australia - safety for you, and your family and for your property. You'll have access to probably the world's most generous welfare system, support system, health system and education system.

"These are gifts that Australia gives to you."

Before his address, Mr Barnett was heckled about the state's controversial shark culling program, which was introduced after a surfer was fatally attacked off Gracetown in November.

It emerged on Sunday that the first shark had been slaughtered under the program off WA's south - caught by a large baited hook, shot in the head, then towed out to sea.

The heckler told Mr Barnett the policy was "wrong".

He replied: "The great thing about Australia is we can all voice our opinion".

With temperatures in Perth forecast to reach a relatively cool 31 degrees, more than 300,000 people are expected to pack the Swan River foreshore on Sunday afternoon ahead of the 30-minute Skyworks pyrotechnics display, which starts at 8pm (WST) and is said to be the biggest in the nation.

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