Migrants 'pledge allegiance' in Hobart

Thirty-nine people from 16 countries have become Australian citizens at a ceremony in Hobart.

Families from Sudan, India, New Zealand, France and England have pledged their allegiance to Australia.

More than 100 Tasmanian residents became Australian citizens at various ceremonies across the State.

The Hobart City Council's Australia Day awards were also announced at the ceremony at Sandy Bay.

Lisa Singh, 31, was named the council's Citizen of the Year for organising the International Women's Day march for peace last year.