Action:Mandarin remains the second-most commonly spoken language

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An image of a family holding Australian flags Source: Australian Government

The Census 2016 data shows that Mandarin consolidated its position as the second-most commonly spoken language in Australia after English, followed by Arabic, Cantonese and Vietnamese.How will it affect Australia's society?



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