An English language test for potential permanent residents or citizens is still on the cards despite criticism from high profile Liberals.
Citizenship Minister Alan Tudge says he is consulting with multicultural groups and business groups about the test.
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian raised concerns about the proposed test, saying she didn't learn English until kindergarten, and her parents only spoke basic English when they moved to Australia.
"We've signalled that we're looking into this and we haven't determined the final settings," Mr Tudge told Sky News on Thursday.
"It might apply for permanent residency in terms of there being some sort of English language requirement, and potentially at citizenship, but we haven't finalised our proposals yet."
Mr Tudge said the test would be for "a competent level of English", but denied it was at university level.
"The key thing that we want is for people to be able to integrate with others," he said.
"So that people can have a chat with their neighbour, they can go to the shops and interact."
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