Dutton offers easier English test as defeated citizenship bill set to be redrafted

Citizenship laws

Citizenship Certificate file Source: AAP

Immigration Minister Peter Dutton is to redraft his proposed citizenship bill after suffering a defeat in the Senate. Image: Citizenship Certificate file (AAP)


The measures were thrown out of the Senate on Wednesday night after the government failed to meet a deadline to bring legislation on for debate.


Share
Follow SBS Filipino

Download our apps
SBS Audio
SBS On Demand

Listen to our podcasts
Independent news and stories connecting you to life in Australia and Filipino-speaking Australians.
Understand the quirky habits of Aussie life.
Get the latest with our exclusive in-language podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS
SBS News in Filipino

SBS News in Filipino

Watch it onDemand