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@ISIDEWITHQuestionsImmigrationStarted 11yrs agoActive 5 days ago

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

Since 2007, anyone applying for Australian citizenship has had to take a test on their new country's history, politics, and values. The 45 minutes test is only given in English and contains 20 multiple choice questions which are drawn randomly from a pool of 200 confidential questions. The material is drawn from the official guide "Our common bond" published by the Australian Government department of Immigration and Citizenship.

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78%
Yes
22%
No
69%
Yes
18%
No
7%
Yes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics
4%
No, most citizens couldn’t even pass a citizenship test
2%
Yes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding

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 @5JRVYTSanswered…6yrs6Y

surely you mean ''aspiring citizens''

 @5J8XXBZanswered…6yrs6Y

Yes, but allow the test to be taken in other common languages.

 @BDFMJ8Xanswered…5 days5D

There should be none.

 @BC6KMHRanswered…2mos2MO

Yes, if they are required to pass a test for a driver's licence, then there is no reason they should not be required to pass a test to become a citizen.

 @9D7PS33answered…3yrs3Y

No, people only need to speak a countries language.

 @B57NYYHanswered…1yr1Y

Yes; immigrants, wishing to apply for Australian citizenship, should be required to pass a standard test, demonstrating a basic understanding of our country’s language, history and government, with appropriate support programs and resources available, assisting applicants to succeed.

 @B4GK74Yanswered…1yr1Y

Yes, but it needs to be a fair test, and immigrants need to confirm their acceptance and respect for Australian law and customs

 @B4BMC3Manswered…1yr1Y

Yes, but it needs serious updating. As an Australian with English as first language, I failed the online test while people who could barely speak English passed.

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