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Dutton offers easier English test as defeated citizenship bill set to be redrafted

An Australian citizenship recipient holds his certificate during a citizenship ceremony on Australia Day in Brisbane,

An Australian citizenship recipient holds his certificate during a citizenship ceremony on Australia Day in Brisbane, Source: AAP

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Immigration Minister Peter Dutton is to redraft his proposed citizenship bill after suffering a defeat in the Senate after the government failed to meet a deadline to bring legislation on for debate.

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