Offering the citizenship test in languages other than English is among the recommendations of a sweeping review examining Australia's multicultural society.
The 200-page Multicultural Framework Review has been welcomed by advocates who are calling on all levels of government to update and improve what has been described as "fragmented" policy. The review, which took more than a year to finalise, called on the federal government to action 29 recommendations, including 10 immediately. They were made following consultation across Australia with more than 1,400 individuals and 750 organisations.
" The citizenship test plays an integral role in ensuring new citizens have “a basic knowledge of the English language and an understanding of Australia”, the spokesperson said, adding that a basic knowledge of English supports integration and participation in the community.
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