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 @5J8XXBZanswered…3yrs3Y

 @9L6LL4XLaboranswered…1mo1MO

Yes after explaining the basic information on Australia, then giving a test on basic and simple topis similar to what was explained.

 @9L3X33YOne Nationanswered…1mo1MO

Yes, with annual tests increasing in difficulty (inc English language exams) for the first 5 years of becoming a citizen.

 @9CH93R9Greenanswered…10mos10MO

It could be a good idea but it should be available in the language the immigrants are able to speak and follow basic topics that Australians generally know. It should also be after a minimum residence period or allow the immigrants to be able to understand the culture through 'study' or debriefing beforehand.

 @92Z7Y9Qanswered…2yrs2Y

No testing but lessons on Australian ways and values. To be tolerant of other religions. If to religious don’t allow in country

 @92SJBPKanswered…2yrs2Y

Demonstrate an understanding of western civilization or aspire to western practices. I.e. hygienic practice, civil responsibilities, etc.

 @92Q6ZLHanswered…2yrs2Y

Depends if the country they come from requires immigrants to do the same.

 @92H3S6Nanswered…2yrs2Y

They should have to do a course with introduction to Aussie culture and history, but not be tested on their knowledge.

 @92F7GSZanswered…2yrs2Y

Yes but I believe the test needs to be changed dramatically. Focus less on colonial history (etc) and follow more with social/day to day questions and math understanding, etc

 @92DKHTJLiberal Democratanswered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics & Yes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding

 @92C6F54answered…2yrs2Y

They should be provided with some basic education about the country (voting, rights, governmental structure) and a test should only be to determine it that education is successful.

 @8ZZ3GR5Greenanswered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but offered a chance to learn about the Australian culture and way of life. Australian political history has no need for the test

 @989GV3WGreenanswered…1yr1Y

Yes, but it should be given only after the applicants participate in free lessons and after the applicant has been living in our country for a while. The test should only cover very basic and simple topics, which should be focused on if the applicant knows how to obtain help (if required) and basics like "how to vote", "how to get a drivers licence", "how to see a doctor"

 @97TH8BHanswered…1yr1Y

Immigration should be greatly reduced to a maximum of 10,000 per year. A few years with no immigration at all would be of great benefit. The process of acceptance should attempt to identify those most compatible with being Australian. Candidates should want to integrate in our society and accept our culture. Of course they should be highly fluent in English. With half decent government policy there are billions of dollars to be saved here.

 @zbierz19aanswered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but only very basic and simple topics with provided translation

 @938D884Greenanswered…2yrs2Y

yes, and include information about first nations experiences and history

 @934XZ33Greenanswered…2yrs2Y

Yes but more on laws and understanding of road rules and what a 5th grader would know

 @93424PGanswered…2yrs2Y

Yes, all Australian’s should sit a similar test as part of enrolling to vote.

 @933LBHLanswered…2yrs2Y

 @9332WX3answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but this is based on expectations of society not arbitrary questions

 @92ZJ3TWanswered…2yrs2Y

No, but pass a test proving they will Australian standards of behavior and moral/ethical concerns

 @92ZFQJBanswered…2yrs2Y

 @92GZGS3answered…2yrs2Y

it should be offered in their language of origin as well if they haven't learned good English, rather than a token effort of 45 min with 20 questions it should go into more detail about culture, law, etc.

 @92BVDQ4answered…2yrs2Y

Yes to see alignment with the core values of the country, but not detailed history and government, as let's be honest a lot of Australians born in this country could not accurately explain the country's history beyond involvement in WWI, WWII and a few PMs. All new immigrants should go through a civics and citizenship course where they are taught about the government and laws and citizens' rights etc.

 @92BKBGSanswered…2yrs2Y

Should have English and communication skills. History does not matter

 @923F65BGreenanswered…2yrs2Y

 @8ZRG2TDOne Nationanswered…2yrs2Y

Yes but we need to adjust the test to include basic values and cultural expectations rather than history that most Australians dont even know

 @8ZHBQN4Greenanswered…2yrs2Y

no, but should be made aware of Aboriginal and Torres strait islander culture and history

 @8Z855C3Laboranswered…2yrs2Y

Language, law and order, education, human and equal rights etc. They shouldn't have to study beyond a basic multiple choice our nations foundation of modern society test that is no doubt prejudiced and glosses over our first nation peoples experiences

 @8Z5ZQGDGreenanswered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but the test needs to be updated and be relevant to current social and political issues. The questions asked in the current test most Australian born and raised residents would not be able to answer due to the lack of relevancy.

 @8YVPFFKGreenanswered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics, because to be fair, most citizens wouldn't be able to pass a citizenship test themselves.

 @8WGL7H3Independentanswered…3yrs3Y

Yes but on the fundamentals of federalism and an understanding of personal freedoms

 @8WGCB9LGreenanswered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but the Government should provide the education needed to pass these tests.

 @Yods08answered…3yrs3Y

Yes. But never reverts back to what it was during the white policy days. However, if new migrants are not educated on our values, laws and responsibilities.Plus have a good understanding of our political system then their value as citizens maybe diminished.

 @8WDDDHCanswered…3yrs3Y

no, but they should be given the opportunity to learn these things after being let into Australia

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