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Legislation launched to increase English learning opportunities for migrants

Acting Immigration Minister Alan Tudge

Alan Tudge at Parliament House in Canberra Source: AAP

And from late 2021, new partner visa applicants and permanent resident sponsors will have to make sure reasonable efforts are made for applicants to learn English.



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