Migrants to Australia required to learn English to a "functional level" - new rules
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Foreigners who fall in love with Australians could have to complete 500 hours of English classes before they are allowed to stay here permanently.
Key points:
- The Federal Government is introducing an English language requirement for partner visa applicants
- Acting Immigration Minister Alan Tudge says it will not be introduced until the middle of next year
- Australians with partners overseas are worried about the changes
Acting Immigration Minister Alan Tudge revealed new details of the English language requirements, announced in Tuesday's Federal Budget, for people applying for partner visas.
The Government is also temporarily boosting the number of partner visas available this financial year under the existing migration cap of 160,000 places.
Mr Tudge said there was almost one million people living in Australia with poor or no English and that language skills were necessary to finding work and staying safe.
Migrants to Australia required to learn English to a '''functional level''' under new rules - ABC News
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