Partner visa English test 'paternalistic'

By Hannah Ryan
Updated April 9 2021 - 3:42am, first published 3:30am
The Department of Home Affairs is considering a language requirement for partner visa applications.
The Department of Home Affairs is considering a language requirement for partner visa applications.

Requiring immigrants who apply for a partner visa to pass an English test would be a "paternalistic" measure that will tear families apart, refugee and women's advocates say.

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