Would it be too much to ask our politicians on the right and the left to protect the identity of our country by adopting similar legislation here in the Unites States as they are in Australia? Fat chance.
Of coarse the legislation has it's usual whining and moaning detractors there, one guess as to what group that would be.
Of coarse the legislation has it's usual whining and moaning detractors there, one guess as to what group that would be.
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Try this quiz - English only - National - smh.com.au: "PEOPLE wanting to become Australian citizens will have to pass an English test and another 45-minute quiz of up to 30 questions testing knowledge on everything from the judiciary to indigenous people.
Potential citizens could also be asked to sign a pledge of commitment as part of the Howard Government's toughening of citizenship requirements. The pledge could include expressions of loyalty to the nation, its laws and system of government.
But Islamic leaders yesterday accused the Government of preparing to use Muslims and the Australian values debate as 'the new Tampa' to win next year's federal election.
Andrew Robb, the parliamentary secretary for immigration and multicultural affairs, said citizenship was a privilege that 'gives us our identity'.""It tells us who we are [and] where we fit in the world. It is a unifying force in Australia and if we give it away like confetti it is not valued."
Hass Dellal, the executive director of the Australian Multicultural Foundation, said as long as it was clear the test applied to all migrants, and not just Muslims, it could lead to a better understanding of Australia, and give migrants more time to learn English. read more and take the test Filed Under Miscellaneous:
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