Wanna be an Aussie? Bewdy.
Then you’ll have to get your culture right according to some new rules brought in by the Federal Government.
A bloke named Bert van Manen, the federal member for Forde, reckons it’s a ripper, making sure people are aware of Aussie values including the rule of law, freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of association and equality of opportunity for all people in Australia.
But he says there will be no changes to the English language or residency requirements for citizenship.
“The electorate of Forde is rich in cultural diversity with people from across the world, choosing to call Logan and the Northern Gold Coast home,” Mr van Manen said.
“The City of Logan alone is home to more than 327,000 people from more than 217 different cultures.”
An updated version of the Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond resource is now available for download to assist people to prepare for the test. This includes information on the new Australian values component and an updated practice test.
The changes have been announced today to coincide with Australian Citizenship Day.
Despite the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic, since 31 March 2020, more than 85,000 people from every state and territory have become Australian citizens in online ceremonies.
From October 30, 30 October 2020, most new visa and citizenship applicants will be required to affirm the updated Australian Values Statement (AVS).
Further information on the updated Citizenship Test is available on the Department of Home Affairs website.
