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Minister for Human Services Alan Tudge speaks to the media during a press conference in Melbourne, Thursday, January 25, 2018. (AAP Image/Alex Murray) NO ARCHIVING

Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, Alan Tudge. Source: AAP

The government's message to migrants is they should learn English because it will dramatically improve their job prospects.


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The government's message to migrants is they should learn English because it will dramatically improve their job prospects.


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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