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Government proposes major overhail of visa and citizenship system

Malcolm Turnbull announcing the citizenship plans
Malcolm Turnbull announcing the citizenship plans Source: AAP

When the Federal Government flagged changes to the Citizenship Act this year, those changes were met with considerable criticism. Critics suggested the new language test and permanent-residency requirements would be especially onerous, potentially destabilising thousands of families. The Government invited community feedback on the proposed changes in June, and, now, almost 500 submissions have been tabled into parliament.


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By Ajak Deng Chiengkou, Hashela Kumarawansa

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When the Federal Government flagged changes to the Citizenship Act this year, those changes were met with considerable criticism. Critics suggested the new language test and permanent-residency requirements would be especially onerous, potentially destabilising thousands of families. The Government invited community feedback on the proposed changes in June, and, now, almost 500 submissions have been tabled into parliament.



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