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Government responds to backlash over proposals for English language test

Chelsea Sonkar talking to her husband Sanjay by phone

Chelsea Sonkar talking to her husband Sanjay by phone Source: SBS

The federal government has rushed to assure partner visa hopefuls that Australia will not block visas for foreigners who don't pass an English language test.


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By Lin Evlin

Source: SBS



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The federal government has rushed to assure partner visa hopefuls that Australia will not block visas for foreigners who don't pass an English language test.



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