'The main point of democracy is to eat sausage sizzles': Social media users reveal their own hilarious Australian values after Malcolm Turnbull announces new citizenship test

  • Changes were announced to the Australian citizenship test on Thursday
  • But Malcom Turnbull struggled to explain what Australian values are 
  • Social media has weighed in with ideas of the what is Australian
  • The results include election sausage sizzle and booing Prime Ministers

By NELSON GROOM FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA

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Social media has weighed in on the Australian values debate, and the results are nothing short of priceless.

The discussion of changes to the Australian citizenship test was sent into overdrive after Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull was caught off guard during a press conference on Thursday.

Mr Turnbull struggled to explain to reporters what Australian values are, before eventually declaring the idea will be decided by public discussion.

Daily Mail Australia has given a sneak peak of what is on the cards by showing how social media responded.

One commenter argued Australia's national fabric is woven from election sausage sizzles.

Others argued Australian values are typified by booing Prime Ministers at major sport events. 

Another said it was summed up by complaining about the standard of coffee overseas.

Another said it was about skolling beers, wearing thongs inrail hail or shine, hating on Sydney house prices, and hating on Kochie.

The debate comes as Malcolm Turnbull unveils the new rules for becoming an Australian citizen.

Citizen applicants will need to face an English test and commit to embracing Australian values under tough new rules.

Applicants will also need to provide evidence they have been working to show they can integrate into the country.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said proficiency in the English language is 'the single best thing any person coming to this country can do'.

'They've lived here for four years, they speak English, and they share our values and can be integrated into society,'What we're doing is strengthening our multicultural society and strengthening our commitment to Australian values.'  

To become citizens applicants will need to have been a permanent resident for four years - up from 12 months now - face a stand-alone English test and commit to embracing Australian values. 

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull (left) and Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Peter Dutton speak during a press conference

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull (left) and Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Peter Dutton speak during a press conference

The discussion was sent into overdrive when Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull struggled to explain what Australian values are 

The discussion was sent into overdrive when Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull struggled to explain what Australian values are 

 

 

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