Migrant groups have welcomed the changes, but say everyone has a role to play in improving cultural understanding, and seeing the value of migrants beyond their English-language proficiency.
Three years ago, the federal government proposed changes to the citizenship test which would have required migrants to pass a university-level standard of English language competency test.
Citing national security concerns, the government said the new laws would also require migrants to sign a "values statement" before they could become Australians.
The government's social cohesion strategy will also include: the launch of a research program to better understand community sentiment towards social cohesion, plans to boost its Community Liaison Officer network to include more officers with dual language skills; and the development of "a broader campaign articulating our national identity".
