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Migrants, refugees all need an English test: government

Migrants could face conversational English test under new plans

Migrants and refugees wanting to settle permanently in Australia would need to show they have a basic command of English under the latest federal government proposal. Citizenship Minister Alan Tudge says he's concerned about increasing numbers of permanent residents having little or no English language skills.


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By Greg Dyett, Sopharany Hay

Source: SBS



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Migrants and refugees wanting to settle permanently in Australia would need to show they have a basic command of English under the latest federal government proposal. Citizenship Minister Alan Tudge says he's concerned about increasing numbers of permanent residents having little or no English language skills.



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