Summary

English language fluency is a vital measure of successful cultural citizenship in the 'public sphere'. People with low levels of confidence in their English language skills feel constrained by this lack of fluency and the extent to which this hinders their ability to participate in a range of activities.

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Reports

• Australian Bureau of Statistics, 3417.0 - Understanding Migrant Outcomes - Enhancing the Value of Census Data, Australia, 2011, 2011. Also available at http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/3417.0. Details