Federal Government assures partner visa hopefuls on English language requirements

Alan Tudge

International students from India may not return to Australia in large numbers this year: Alan Tudge Source: AAP, Getty

The federal government has rushed to assure partner visa hopefuls that Australia will not block visas for foreigners who don't pass an English language test. The response comes after a backlash from some within multicultural Australia that the measure is a return to the White Australia policy.



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