According to sbs.com.au, the IELTS (International English Language Testing System, IELTS) is a highly accepted test of visa applicants` English proficiency.
The high score of the IELTS exam is often a condition for studying, emigrating and working abroad.
IELTS scores are valid for two years, but in some cases they can be extended to three years.
"so if the IELTS test results expire, does that mean your English is out of date," said Navdeep Singh, a candidate for the Kunzhou Green Party senator?
Singh says the English requirements for studying and emigrating make people`s lives more difficult.
"this is one of the most important problems in the immigration community, and we need to solve it as soon as possible. Setting reasonable English language standards is important, not just for social cohesion, but also an important skill for success in Australia. Unfortunately, the language testing system, the especially IELTS, has become a profitable business. "
Singh requires a review of the existing English IELTS examination system. "We need to conduct an urgent review of the system because there are vulnerabilities in the system. We forced immigrants to take exams again and again. I was wondering, how did English expire? I have learned that many people are under great pressure to pass the exam, and they are frustrated that they have failed the exam again and again. Some people have already taken 10 exams. "
Singh said under IELTS rules, if an applicant fails part of the test and the other three parts pass, he also needs to complete the test again. "so this is basically a profitable business, and the interests of the applicant are not in the first place."
Singh also called for greater transparency in corporate contributions received by political parties.
"I joined the Green Party because they represent all of us, and the big parties are influenced by big corporate financiers. In fiscal year 2016, IDP, where the IELTS exam is based, donated 180000 yuan to the Australian Labour Party, and they made their own expectations when they made the donation. Everyone has the right to know about the interaction between IDP and ALP and other political parties. "
IELTS is an industry worth hundreds of millions, with nearly 3 million applicants taking part in the exam every year.
The annual turnover of IDP2018 has reached nearly 487 million yuan.
Singh said the Green Party had called for English requirements that could be met by migrant communities.
