Many factors seen as important to being Australian haven't changed since 1995, but the ability to speak English is seen as more important in 2015. Only a minority now think being born in Australia is important.
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Nearly all of the respondents think the most important factor in being Australia is respecting the nation’s political institutions and laws.
92
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A significant majority – 92% – believe an ability to speak English is important to being Australian.
56
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More than half of respondents don’t believe it’s important to have been born in Australia.
87
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87% think to be Australian, it’s important to feel Australian.