Debate resumed from 21 June, on motion by Mr Andrews:

That this bill be now read a second time.

upon which Mr Burke moved by way of amendment:

That all words after “That” be omitted with a view to substituting the following words:“whilst not declining to give the bill a second reading and whilst welcoming the formalising of the current test for Australian Citizenship, the House:

(1)

notes that the issue is whether the citizenship tests to be determined under the legislation are reasonable;

(2)

notes the importance of teaching in the development of English language skills and the acquisition of knowledge of Australian history, culture and values; and

(3)

calls on the Government to provide improvements to the Adult Migrant English Program and other settlement services to assist migrants to participate fully in the Australian community and to pass the citizenship test”.

See this item in context