Second Reading Speeches

Immigration (Education) Amendment Bill 2010

Type
Government
Portfolio
Immigration and Citizenship
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Act
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the

Immigration (Education) Act 1971
to implement the Adult Migrant English Program by: removing annual administration fees for English courses; providing that certain New Zealand citizens are unable to access English courses; extending the registration period in an English course from three to six months; providing that English courses are completed within five years; clarifying eligibility for English courses; and enabling the secretary to extend registration, commencement and completion timeframes for English courses retrospectively.

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