New citizens must learn English: MP

A Liberal backbencher has reignited calls for all new Australian citizens to learn compulsory English skills.

A woman sits a language exam

A Liberal MP has reignited calls for all new Australian citizens to learn compulsory English skills. (AAP)

A federal government backbencher wants all new Australian citizens to speak English.

As the coalition considers stripping citizenship from dual nationals involved in terrorism, Victorian Liberal MP Sharman Stone is reigniting calls for compulsory English skills for prospective citizens.

Ms Stone has told ABC radio a number of women in her electorate of Murray are expected to be seen and not heard, and making language skills compulsory will help them get out of their homes.


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