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Australian citizenship test practice questions (with answers)

16 free practice questions covering all four testable parts of Our Common Bond. Try each one, then tap “Show answer” to check yourself and read why.

Part 1: Australia and its people

Who are the first inhabitants of Australia?

  1. ASettlers from the First Fleet
  2. BMigrants who arrived after World War II
  3. CAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
  4. DGold miners from China
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Answer: C. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

They have the oldest continuous cultures and traditions in the world.

What is Australia’s national capital?

  1. AMelbourne
  2. BPerth
  3. CCanberra
  4. DSydney
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Answer: C. Canberra

Canberra is in the Australian Capital Territory.

Which day is commemorated on 25 April?

  1. AAustralia Day
  2. BChristmas Day
  3. CFederation Day
  4. DAnzac Day
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Answer: D. Anzac Day

Anzac Day remembers all Australians who served and died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.

Who can deliver an Acknowledgement of Country?

  1. AAnyone
  2. BOnly a police officer
  3. COnly a member of parliament
  4. DOnly a Traditional Custodian
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Answer: A. Anyone

At meetings and events it is usually given by the Chair or Master of Ceremonies.

Part 2: Australia’s democratic beliefs, rights and liberties

What kind of system of government does Australia have?

  1. AA military government
  2. BA direct democracy
  3. CA parliamentary democracy
  4. DA religious government
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Answer: C. A parliamentary democracy

Citizens vote for representatives, who must answer to the people at elections.

Does Australia have an official national religion?

  1. AYes, chosen by the Prime Minister
  2. BNo
  3. CYes, Christianity
  4. DYes, chosen by each state
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Answer: B. No

The government is secular and treats all citizens equally, whatever their religion.

Which elections must Australian citizens aged 18 or over vote in?

  1. AFederal and state or territory elections, and referendums
  2. BOnly federal elections
  3. CNone, voting is optional
  4. DOnly local council elections
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Answer: A. Federal and state or territory elections, and referendums

Voting is a responsibility, right and privilege of citizenship.

Which of these can only Australian citizens do?

  1. ADrive a car
  2. BRent a home
  3. CPay tax
  4. DApply for an Australian passport
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Answer: D. Apply for an Australian passport

Citizens can apply for a passport and re-enter Australia freely.

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Part 3: Government and the law in Australia

Who is Australia’s Head of State?

  1. AThe Prime Minister
  2. BThe Chief Justice
  3. CThe Governor-General
  4. DThe King of Australia
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Answer: D. The King of Australia

Australia is a constitutional monarchy.

Who represents the King in Australia?

  1. AThe Governor-General
  2. BThe Premier of New South Wales
  3. CThe Speaker
  4. DThe Prime Minister
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Answer: A. The Governor-General

The King appoints the Governor-General on the Prime Minister’s advice.

How many senators does each state elect?

  1. A2
  2. B76
  3. C6
  4. D12
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Answer: D. 12

The ACT and Northern Territory elect two senators each.

What is a referendum?

  1. AAn election for local councillors
  2. BA court hearing
  3. CA meeting of the Cabinet
  4. DA vote on a proposed change to the Australian Constitution
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Answer: D. A vote on a proposed change to the Australian Constitution

A change needs a double majority to pass.

Part 4: Australian values

Does a fair go mean everyone ends up with the same result?

  1. ANo, it means everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed
  2. BYes, everyone receives the same income
  3. CYes, everyone gets the same job
  4. DNo, it means wealthy people get more chances
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Answer: A. No, it means everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed

What someone achieves should come from their hard work and talents.

Should people living in Australia make an effort to learn English?

  1. AYes, it is the national language and a unifying part of society
  2. BOnly if they work for the government
  3. COnly children need to learn it
  4. DNo, English is not important
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Answer: A. Yes, it is the national language and a unifying part of society

English helps people get an education and a job and take part in the community.

If a religious practice conflicts with Australian law, which applies?

  1. AWhichever the person prefers
  2. BThe community leader’s decision
  3. CThe religious practice
  4. DAustralian law
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Answer: D. Australian law

Religious practices must not break Australian law.

Can someone be forced to marry in Australia?

  1. ANo, forced marriage is illegal
  2. BYes, if it is a religious tradition
  3. COnly if both families agree
  4. DYes, if their parents agree
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Answer: A. No, forced marriage is illegal

People have the right to make their own choices about marriage.

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The real test has 20 questions. You need at least 15 correct, and you must get all 5 Australian values questions right. If you found any of these tricky, read that part of the official booklet again, then keep practising.

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