New citizens must learn English: MP

A federal government backbencher wants all new Australian citizens to speak English.

As the coalition considers stripping citizenship from dual nationals involved in terrorism, Victorian Liberal MP Sharman Stone is reigniting calls for compulsory English skills for prospective citizens.

Ms Stone has told ABC radio a number of women in her electorate of Murray are expected to be seen and not heard, and making language skills compulsory will help them get out of their homes.