Concerns continue over proposed citizenship test

Malcolm Turnbull announcing the citizenship plans

Malcolm Turnbull announcing the citizenship plans Source: AAP

The Government invited community feedback on the proposed changes to the Citizenship Act in June, and, now, almost 500 submissions have been tabled into parliament.


Critics suggested the new language test and permanent-residency requirements would be especially onerous, potentially destabilising thousands of families.

 


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