The law would amend the Immigration (Education) Act 1971, to provide greater access to free English education for migrants to Australia.
From the end of 2021, applicants for a partner visa and permanent resident sponsor must prove that they have made reasonable efforts for the applicant to study English.
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The amendment to the law includes research showing that 510 hours is not a realistic time frame for most migrants to reach a functional level of English and that people need more time to reach an acceptable level.
