Government: Migrants, refugees all need an English test

English for migrants

Citizenship Minister Alan Tudge Source: AAP

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. New figures show close to one million people living in Australia can't speak basic English.



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