Government says it plans to go ahead with proposed changes to citizenship tests

Akram Abu Hamdan

Akram Abu Hamdan in his store in Lygon Street, Melbourne Source: SBS

The Federal Immigration Minister denies reports that proposed changes to the citizenship test will no longer be going ahead. The changes, which were announced in 2017, would make permanent residents wait longer and require evidence of their English proficiency before they can apply.



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Government says it plans to go ahead with proposed changes to citizenship tests | SBS Filipino