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Mandatory English test under consideration for migrants

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Under a new visa, parents could stay for up to 10 years but would never be allowed to settle in Australia. Source: (Courtesy of gwaar/Flickr CC )

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By Helen Chen

Source: ABC Australia

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The Federal Government is considering new English language requirements for anyone seeking permanent residency, with figures showing nearly 1 million people in Australia cannot speak any English.

Minister for Human Services Alan Tudge
Sozialminister Alan Tudge Mitte Mai vor der Presse in Melbourne Source: AAP

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