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Migrant and community advocates express concern over federal budget provisions

There are 13,750 places allocated in the federal budget for the Humanitarian Program

There are 13,750 places allocated in the federal budget for the Humanitarian Program Source: AAP

The 2020 Federal Budget has let down some migrants who will now need to pass an English language test under the partner visa application process.


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By Stephanie Corsetti

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The 2020 Federal Budget has let down some migrants who will now need to pass an English language test under the partner visa application process.


And if you’d like to find out how the budget has affected your finances you can use the SBS budget calculator.


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