Australian Citizenship Test Questions and Answers (2026)
Here are 100 free practice questions for the Australian citizenship test, 25 from each of the four parts of the official booklet, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond. The real test has 20 multiple-choice questions and 45 minutes to answer them. To pass, you need 75% and every one of the 5 questions on Australian values right.
Try each question before you open the answer. When you’re ready, take a full 20-question practice test with the real pass rules, or study all 438 questions with spaced repetition, free and with no sign-up.
Part 1: Australia and its people
1.Who were Australia’s first inhabitants?
- AAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- BBritish convicts and soldiers of the First Fleet
- CChinese miners who came during the gold rush
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A: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Australia’s first inhabitants are the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Our Common Bond, p. 8 · Study notes: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
2.How do Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples express their deep connection with the land?
- AThrough letters, emails and phone calls
- BThrough television, radio and newspapers
- CThrough their stories, art and dance
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C: Through their stories, art and dance. Their deep connection with the land is expressed in their stories, art and dance.
Our Common Bond, p. 8 · Study notes: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
3.Who was the first Governor of the colony of New South Wales?
- ACaptain Arthur Phillip
- BCaptain James Cook
- CCaptain Matthew Flinders
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A: Captain Arthur Phillip. The first Governor of the colony of New South Wales was Captain Arthur Phillip.
Our Common Bond, p. 8 · Study notes: Early days of European settlement
4.Who were the first large group of migrants not from Europe?
- APacific Islanders who arrived after World War II
- BJapanese people who arrived after Federation in 1901
- CChinese people who arrived during the gold rush
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C: Chinese people who arrived during the gold rush. Chinese people arriving during the gold rush were the first large group of migrants not from Europe.
Our Common Bond, p. 8 · Study notes: Early days of European settlement
5.After which event were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples included in official estimates of the population?
- AFederation in 1901
- BThe gold rush in 1851
- CA referendum in 1967
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C: A referendum in 1967. It was not until after a Referendum in 1967 that they were included in official population estimates.
Our Common Bond, p. 9 · Study notes: The nation of Australia
6.After which event did a wave of non-British migration come to Australia, with large numbers of Europeans?
- AWorld War I
- BWorld War II
- CFederation in 1901
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B: World War II. A wave of non-British migration came after World War II, when millions of people in Europe had to leave their homelands.
Our Common Bond, p. 9 · Study notes: The nation of Australia
7.What is the capital city of Australia?
- ACanberra
- BSydney
- CMelbourne
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A: Canberra. Canberra is Australia’s capital city.
Our Common Bond, p. 10 · Study notes: States, territories and capitals
8.What is the capital city of Victoria?
- ASydney
- BBrisbane
- CMelbourne
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C: Melbourne. Victoria’s capital city is Melbourne.
Our Common Bond, p. 10 · Study notes: States, territories and capitals
9.Adelaide is the capital city of which state?
- AWestern Australia
- BSouth Australia
- CVictoria
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B: South Australia. Adelaide is the capital of South Australia.
Our Common Bond, p. 10 · Study notes: States, territories and capitals
10.Which is the second largest state?
- AQueensland
- BNew South Wales
- CWestern Australia
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A: Queensland. Queensland is the second largest state.
Our Common Bond, p. 11 · Study notes: States, territories and capitals
11.Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon are icons of which state or territory?
- ASouth Australia
- BWestern Australia
- CNorthern Territory
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C: Northern Territory. Northern Territory icons include Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon.
Our Common Bond, p. 11 · Study notes: States, territories and capitals
12.The Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House are national icons in which state?
- AVictoria
- BNew South Wales
- CSouth Australia
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B: New South Wales. The Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House are national icons in New South Wales.
Our Common Bond, p. 11 · Study notes: States, territories and capitals
13.What is a Welcome to Country?
- AA cultural practice by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander custodian welcoming visitors to their traditional land
- BA speech in which the Governor-General welcomes new citizens to Australia at a citizenship ceremony
- CA ceremony in which the local mayor formally welcomes new residents and visitors to the council area and community
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A: A cultural practice by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander custodian welcoming visitors to their traditional land. A Welcome to Country is performed by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander custodian of the local region, welcoming visitors to their traditional land.
Our Common Bond, p. 12 · Study notes: Welcome to Country & Acknowledgement of Country
14.Who can deliver an Acknowledgement of Country?
- AOnly Traditional Custodians of that land
- BOnly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- CAnyone, whether Indigenous or non-Indigenous
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C: Anyone, whether Indigenous or non-Indigenous. Anyone can deliver an Acknowledgement of Country. At meetings it is generally done by the Chair or Master of Ceremonies.
Our Common Bond, p. 12 · Study notes: Welcome to Country & Acknowledgement of Country
15.On what date is Anzac Day commemorated?
- A26 January
- B25 April
- C11 November
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B: 25 April. Anzac Day is commemorated on 25 April each year.
Our Common Bond, p. 13 · Study notes: Important days
16.What is the biggest annual public holiday in Australia?
- AAustralia Day
- BAnzac Day
- CThe King’s Birthday
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A: Australia Day. Australia Day is the biggest annual public holiday in Australia.
Our Common Bond, p. 13 · Study notes: Important days
17.What are the colours of the Australian National Flag?
- AGreen and gold
- BBlack, red and yellow
- CBlue, white and red
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C: Blue, white and red. The Australian National Flag is blue, white and red.
Our Common Bond, p. 14 · Study notes: Australia’s flags
18.What are the colours of the Australian Aboriginal Flag?
- AGreen, blue, black and white
- BBlack, red and yellow
- CBlue, white and red
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B: Black, red and yellow. The Australian Aboriginal Flag is black, red and yellow.
Our Common Bond, p. 14 · Study notes: Australia’s flags
19.On the Torres Strait Islander Flag, what do the green stripes represent?
- AThe land
- BThe sea
- CThe people
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A: The land. The green stripes represent the land.
Our Common Bond, p. 14 · Study notes: Australia’s flags
20.Which animals support the shield on the Commonwealth Coat of Arms?
- AA koala and a platypus
- BA kangaroo and a koala
- CA kangaroo and an emu
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C: A kangaroo and an emu. A kangaroo and an emu support the shield on each side. Both are native Australian animals.
Our Common Bond, p. 15 · Study notes: Australia’s symbols
21.What is Australia’s national gemstone?
- AThe diamond
- BThe opal
- CThe sapphire
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B: The opal. The opal is Australia’s national gemstone.
Our Common Bond, p. 15 · Study notes: Australia’s symbols
22.What is Australia’s national anthem?
- A‘Advance Australia Fair’
- B‘I Still Call Australia Home’
- C‘Click Go the Shears’
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A: ‘Advance Australia Fair’. ‘Advance Australia Fair’ is Australia’s national anthem.
Our Common Bond, p. 16 · Study notes: National anthem
23.What does the Commonwealth Coat of Arms represent?
- ABritish heritage
- BNational unity
- CMilitary strength
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B: National unity. The Commonwealth Coat of Arms is the official symbol of the Commonwealth of Australia. It represents our national unity.
Our Common Bond, p. 15 · Study notes: Australia’s symbols
24.At meetings and events, who would generally deliver an Acknowledgement of Country?
- AThe Chair or Master of Ceremonies
- BA Traditional Custodian of the land
- CThe most senior politician present
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A: The Chair or Master of Ceremonies. Anyone can deliver an Acknowledgement of Country. At meetings and events, this would generally be done by the Chair or Master of Ceremonies.
Our Common Bond, p. 12 · Study notes: Welcome to Country & Acknowledgement of Country
25.Which part of Australia has a tropical north and dry red desert in the south?
- AThe Northern Territory
- BThe Australian Capital Territory
- CTasmania
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A: The Northern Territory. The Northern Territory has a tropical north and dry red desert in the south.
Our Common Bond, p. 11 · Study notes: States, territories and capitals
Part 2: Australia’s democratic beliefs, rights and liberties
26.What is Australia’s system of government?
- AAn absolute monarchy
- BA federal presidential republic
- CA parliamentary democracy
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C: A parliamentary democracy. Australia’s system of government is a parliamentary democracy.
Our Common Bond, p. 18 · Study notes: Our democratic beliefs
27.How must representatives in parliament answer to the people for their decisions?
- AThrough the courts
- BThrough elections
- CThrough the media
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B: Through elections. Representatives must answer to the people, through elections, for the decisions they make.
Our Common Bond, p. 18 · Study notes: Our democratic beliefs
28.How do Australians believe change should occur?
- AThrough force or threats when peaceful methods have failed
- BThrough discussion, peaceful persuasion and the democratic process
- CThrough decisions made by a small group of powerful leaders
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B: Through discussion, peaceful persuasion and the democratic process. Australians believe change should occur through discussion, peaceful persuasion and the democratic process. We reject violence.
Our Common Bond, p. 18 · Study notes: Our democratic beliefs
29.Australia’s democratic system is based on the principle that every individual…
- Ahas rights and equality under Australian law, whatever their background
- Bhas rights under Australian law that depend on their wealth and status
- Chas rights under Australian law that depend on their education and job
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A: has rights and equality under Australian law, whatever their background. Every individual, regardless of their background, has rights and equality under Australian law.
Our Common Bond, p. 18 · Study notes: Our democratic beliefs
30.Can people in Australia criticise the government?
- AYes, as long as they obey the law
- BNo, it is against Australian law
- CYes, but not during an election campaign
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A: Yes, as long as they obey the law. People can criticise the government, protest peacefully and campaign to change laws, so long as they obey Australian laws.
Our Common Bond, p. 19 · Study notes: Our freedoms
31.Can a person in Australia be forced to join a trade union or political party?
- ANo, people can decide not to join and cannot be forced
- BYes, if their employer or workplace requires it
- CYes, if they want to vote in federal elections
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A: No, people can decide not to join and cannot be forced. People are free to join any legal organisation, and can also decide not to join and cannot be forced into doing so.
Our Common Bond, p. 19 · Study notes: Our freedoms
32.What religious heritage does Australia have?
- AAn ancient Greek and Roman heritage
- BNo particular religious heritage
- CA Judaeo-Christian heritage
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C: A Judaeo-Christian heritage. Australia has a Judaeo-Christian heritage, but there are people in Australia from all the large religions.
Our Common Bond, p. 19 · Study notes: Our freedoms
33.If there is a conflict between an Australian law and a religious practice, which prevails?
- AThe religious practice
- BWhichever the person prefers
- CAustralian law
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C: Australian law. Where there is a conflict between an Australian law and a religious practice, Australian law prevails.
Our Common Bond, p. 19 · Study notes: Our freedoms
34.Are people in Australia free to meet in public or private places for social or political discussion?
- ANo, not without police permission
- BNo, it is limited to parliament
- CYes, as long as they obey the law
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C: Yes, as long as they obey the law. People are free to meet in public or private places for social or political discussion.
Our Common Bond, p. 19 · Study notes: Our freedoms
35.What does a ‘fair go’ mean?
- AWhat someone achieves should depend mainly on their wealth and who they know, not their effort
- BWhat someone achieves should result from their talents, work and effort, not wealth or background
- CEveryone should receive the same income and possessions, whatever work they do
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B: What someone achieves should result from their talents, work and effort, not wealth or background. A fair go means what someone achieves in life should be the result of their talents, work and effort, rather than their wealth or background.
Our Common Bond, p. 20 · Study notes: Our equalities
36.Which of these is a responsibility of Australian citizenship?
- AApply for an Australian passport
- BServe on a jury if called to do so
- CApply for a job in the Defence Force
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B: Serve on a jury if called to do so. Responsibilities are: obey the law, vote, defend Australia should the need arise, and serve on a jury if called.
Our Common Bond, p. 20 · Study notes: Responsibilities of citizenship
37.At what age is it a responsibility for Australian citizens to vote?
- A16 years or over
- B18 years or over
- C21 years or over
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B: 18 years or over. Voting is a responsibility for Australian citizens aged 18 years or over.
Our Common Bond, p. 21 · Study notes: Responsibilities of citizenship
38.What is a jury?
- AA group of ordinary Australians who listen to evidence and decide if a person is guilty or not guilty
- BA group of judges and magistrates who listen to the evidence and decide the penalty for a crime
- CA group of police officers who investigate crimes and decide if a person should be arrested
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A: A group of ordinary Australians who listen to evidence and decide if a person is guilty or not guilty. A jury is a group of ordinary Australian men and women who listen to the evidence in a court case and decide if a person is guilty or not guilty.
Our Common Bond, p. 21 · Study notes: Responsibilities of citizenship
39.In which elections is voting compulsory?
- AFederal and state or territory elections
- BFederal elections but not state elections
- CState and local but not federal elections
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A: Federal and state or territory elections. Voting is compulsory in federal and state or territory elections. It may not be compulsory in local government elections in some states.
Our Common Bond, p. 21 · Study notes: Responsibilities of citizenship
40.In some states, voting may be voluntary in which elections?
- AFederal parliament elections
- BState parliament elections
- CLocal government elections
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C: Local government elections. It may not be compulsory to vote in local government elections in some states.
Our Common Bond, p. 21 · Study notes: Responsibilities of citizenship
41.Which of these is a privilege of Australian citizenship?
- AServe on a jury in a court case if you are called to do so
- BDefend Australia and its way of life should the need arise
- CAsk for consular assistance from an Australian official while overseas
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C: Ask for consular assistance from an Australian official while overseas. Asking for consular assistance while overseas is a privilege of citizenship.
Our Common Bond, p. 20 · Study notes: Privileges of citizenship
42.When you are in another country, whose laws must you obey?
- AOnly the laws of Australia
- BInternational travel laws
- CThe laws of that country
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C: The laws of that country. When in another country, you must obey the laws of that country.
Our Common Bond, p. 22 · Study notes: Privileges of citizenship
43.What can Australian citizens apply for on behalf of their child born overseas?
- AA free Australian passport
- BAustralian citizenship by descent
- CAustralian residency by descent
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B: Australian citizenship by descent. Australian citizens can apply for their child born overseas to become an Australian citizen by descent.
Our Common Bond, p. 22 · Study notes: Privileges of citizenship
44.Which of these can Australian officials overseas help Australian citizens with?
- AAvoiding the laws of that country
- BIssuing an emergency passport
- CPaying their hotel bills
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B: Issuing an emergency passport. Australian officials can help with the issue of an emergency passport, and advice and support for an accident, serious illness or death.
Our Common Bond, p. 22 · Study notes: Privileges of citizenship
45.Is paying tax required by law in Australia?
- ANo, it is voluntary
- BYes, it is compulsory
- CNo, only businesses pay it
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B: Yes, it is compulsory. Paying tax is an important way to contribute to the community and is required by law.
Our Common Bond, p. 22 · Study notes: Participating in society & tax
46.Besides the Australian Government, who else collects taxes to pay for services?
- AState and territory governments and local councils
- BPrivate companies and business associations
- CPolitical parties, trade unions and charities
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A: State and territory governments and local councils. State and territory governments and local councils also collect taxes to pay for services.
Our Common Bond, p. 22 · Study notes: Participating in society & tax
47.Which of these is a privilege, rather than a responsibility, of Australian citizenship?
- AObeying the laws of Australia, including the laws made by your state or territory
- BServing on a jury in a court case if you are called to do so
- CApplying for a job in the Australian Public Service or the Australian Defence Force
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C: Applying for a job in the Australian Public Service or the Australian Defence Force. Applying for a job in the Australian Public Service or the Australian Defence Force is a privilege of citizenship. Obeying the law and serving on a jury are responsibilities.
Our Common Bond, p. 20 · Study notes: Privileges of citizenship
48.For which reason can an Australian citizen overseas ask an Australian government official for help?
- ATo get help avoiding a fine or charge under that country’s laws
- BTo get help booking flights, hotels and tours for their holiday
- CTo get help in emergencies such as civil unrest or natural disasters
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C: To get help in emergencies such as civil unrest or natural disasters. While overseas, you can ask for help from an Australian government official in times of need, including emergencies such as civil unrest and natural disasters.
Our Common Bond, p. 22 · Study notes: Privileges of citizenship
49.At the citizenship ceremony, what do you pledge about Australia’s rights and liberties?
- ATo change them
- BTo respect them
- CTo ignore any you disagree with
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B: To respect them. At the citizenship ceremony, you pledge that you will share Australia’s democratic beliefs and respect its rights and liberties.
Our Common Bond, p. 18 · Study notes: Our democratic beliefs
50.Which statement about religion in Australia is true?
- AAustralia has Christianity as its official national religion
- BThere are people in Australia from all the large religions
- CThe law requires everyone to follow a religion of their choice
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B: There are people in Australia from all the large religions. Many Australians describe themselves as Christians, but there are people in Australia from all the large religions.
Our Common Bond, p. 19 · Study notes: Our freedoms
Part 3: Government and the law in Australia
51.Who must enrol to vote in Australia?
- APermanent residents and citizens aged 18 or over
- BAustralian citizens aged 18 years or over
- CAustralian citizens aged 16 years or over
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B: Australian citizens aged 18 years or over. Citizens aged 18 years or over must enrol to vote in federal, state and territory elections and referenda.
Our Common Bond, p. 24 · Study notes: How do I have my say?
52.Why does Australia have compulsory voting?
- ATo raise money from fines to pay for the cost of running elections
- BTo make sure the people have a say in who will govern and represent them
- CTo make sure that the same party stays in government for a long time
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B: To make sure the people have a say in who will govern and represent them. Compulsory voting makes sure the people have a say in who will govern and represent them in parliament.
Our Common Bond, p. 24 · Study notes: How do I have my say?
53.On what date did the colonies unite to form the Commonwealth of Australia?
- A26 January 1788
- B25 April 1915
- C1 January 1901
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C: 1 January 1901. On 1 January 1901, the colonies were united into a federation of states called the Commonwealth of Australia.
Our Common Bond, p. 25 · Study notes: Federation
54.What did the Australian Constitution establish?
- AThe Parliament (House of Representatives and Senate) and local councils
- BThe Prime Minister, the Cabinet and the Australian Electoral Commission
- CThe Parliament (House of Representatives and Senate) and the High Court
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C: The Parliament (House of Representatives and Senate) and the High Court. The Constitution established the Parliament, consisting of a House of Representatives and a Senate, and the High Court.
Our Common Bond, p. 25 · Study notes: The Australian Constitution
55.The Australian Constitution divides the power of government into which three powers?
- ALegislative, executive and judicial
- BFederal, state and local government
- CElectoral, legislative and judicial
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A: Legislative, executive and judicial. The Constitution divides power between the legislative, executive and judicial powers.
Our Common Bond, p. 26 · Study notes: Separation of powers
56.Who has judicial power?
- AParliament
- BThe courts
- CThe Cabinet
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B: The courts. Judges have the power to interpret and apply the law. The courts have judicial power.
Our Common Bond, p. 26 · Study notes: Separation of powers
57.Who is the leader of the Australian Government?
- AThe Governor-General
- BThe Prime Minister
- CThe King
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B: The Prime Minister. In the Australian system, the leader of the Australian Government is the Prime Minister.
Our Common Bond, p. 26 · Study notes: Head of State & constitutional monarchy
58.Which of these is part of the Governor-General’s role?
- ALeading the government’s political party
- BDeciding which party wins each federal election
- CStarting the process for a federal election
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C: Starting the process for a federal election. The Governor-General’s role includes starting the process for a federal election.
Our Common Bond, p. 27 · Study notes: The Governor-General
59.What is the title of the leader of a territory government?
- APremier
- BAdministrator
- CChief Minister
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C: Chief Minister. The leader of a territory government is the Chief Minister.
Our Common Bond, p. 27 · Study notes: Who’s who
60.What are other names for the Australian Government?
- AThe Federal Government or the Commonwealth Government
- BThe State Government or the Territory Government
- CThe Royal Government or the Imperial Government
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A: The Federal Government or the Commonwealth Government. The Australian Government is also called the Federal Government or the Commonwealth Government.
Our Common Bond, p. 27 · Study notes: The Australian Parliament
61.How many senators does each state elect?
- A8
- B12
- C10
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B: 12. Each state elects 12 senators.
Our Common Bond, p. 28 · Study notes: The Australian Parliament
62.What does each state government have?
- AIts own defence force and embassies
- BIts own parliament and constitution
- CIts own Head of State and Prime Minister
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B: Its own parliament and constitution. Each state government has its own parliament and constitution.
Our Common Bond, p. 28 · Study notes: State, territory and local government
63.What is a shire?
- AA state parliament
- BA federal electorate
- CA local government area
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C: A local government area. A shire is a local government area.
Our Common Bond, p. 43 · Study notes: State, territory and local government
64.Which level of government is responsible for social security, such as pensions?
- ALocal governments
- BState and territory governments
- CThe Australian Government
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C: The Australian Government. Social security (pensions and family support) is an Australian Government responsibility.
Our Common Bond, p. 29 · Study notes: What each level of government does
65.Which level of government is responsible for rubbish collection?
- ALocal governments
- BState governments
- CThe Australian Government
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A: Local governments. Local governments are responsible for rubbish collection.
Our Common Bond, p. 29 · Study notes: What each level of government does
66.What are parliamentarians who do not belong to a political party called?
- ASenators
- BIndependents
- CMinisters
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B: Independents. Parliamentarians who do not belong to any political party are called ‘independents’.
Our Common Bond, p. 30 · Study notes: Political parties & forming government
67.What is the area of government a minister is responsible for called?
- AAn electorate
- BA portfolio
- CA shire
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B: A portfolio. Government ministers are responsible for an area of government called a portfolio.
Our Common Bond, p. 30 · Study notes: Political parties & forming government
68.After both Houses agree to a Bill, where does it go next?
- ATo the Prime Minister
- BTo the High Court for approval
- CTo the Governor-General
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C: To the Governor-General. If the majority of members in each House agree to the Bill, it goes to the Governor-General.
Our Common Bond, p. 30 · Study notes: How laws are made
69.In Australia’s court system, people are considered innocent until…
- Athey are arrested and charged by police
- Bthey are questioned by the police
- Cthey are found guilty in a court
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C: they are found guilty in a court. People are considered innocent until they are found guilty in a court.
Our Common Bond, p. 31 · Study notes: Courts, police and juries
70.Where is the AFP also responsible for general police work?
- AThe Australian Capital Territory
- BThe Northern Territory
- CAustralia’s state capital cities
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A: The Australian Capital Territory. The AFP is responsible for general police work in the Australian Capital Territory.
Our Common Bond, p. 31 · Study notes: Courts, police and juries
71.Which of these can be domestic and family violence?
- AAsking a family member to help with housework
- BIsolating a family member from friends and family
- CVoting for a different party from your partner
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B: Isolating a family member from friends and family. Domestic and family violence can include hitting, isolating a family member from friends and family, or threatening children or pets.
Our Common Bond, p. 32 · Study notes: Criminal and traffic offences
72.Is it legal to drive above the blood alcohol limit?
- AYes, at night
- BNo, it is illegal
- CYes, on country roads
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B: No, it is illegal. It is illegal to drive after taking drugs or if you are above the blood alcohol limit.
Our Common Bond, p. 32 · Study notes: Criminal and traffic offences
73.Which level of government is responsible for national economic management?
- AThe Australian Government
- BLocal governments
- CState and territory governments
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A: The Australian Government. The Australian Government is responsible for national economic management.
Our Common Bond, p. 29 · Study notes: What each level of government does
74.Which level of government is responsible for camping grounds and caravan parks?
- ALocal governments
- BThe Australian Government
- CThe Governor of each state
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A: Local governments. Local governments are responsible for camping grounds and caravan parks.
Our Common Bond, p. 29 · Study notes: What each level of government does
75.Is voting compulsory in a referendum?
- ANo, voting in a referendum is optional for citizens over 70
- BYes, just as it is in federal and state or territory elections
- CNo, it is compulsory in federal elections but not in referendums
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B: Yes, just as it is in federal and state or territory elections. Voting is compulsory in Australian elections, or if there are referenda on constitutional change. (It may not be compulsory to vote in local government elections in some states.)
Our Common Bond, p. 24 · Study notes: How do I have my say?
Part 4: Australian values
Every test includes 5 values questions, and you must get all 5 right to pass. See all the Australian values questions.
76.Under the Rule of Law in Australia…
- Aall Australians are equal in relation to the law and no one is above it
- Belected members of parliament can make exceptions to the law for themselves
- Cthe Prime Minister can overrule a court decision the government disagrees with
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A: all Australians are equal in relation to the law and no one is above it. Under the Rule of Law, all Australians are equal in relation to the law and no person or group is above the law.
Our Common Bond, p. 34 · Study notes: Commitment to the Rule of Law
77.A cultural or religious custom is against Australian law. What must people in Australia do?
- AFollow Australian law
- BFollow the custom instead
- CFollow the custom, but only at home
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A: Follow Australian law. Regardless of your background or culture, you must follow Australian laws.
Our Common Bond, p. 35 · Study notes: Commitment to the Rule of Law
78.Why do Australians recognise the importance of laws?
- ALaws maintain a peaceful and orderly society
- BLaws protect the interests of the government
- CLaws make sure that everyone holds the same beliefs
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A: Laws maintain a peaceful and orderly society. Australians recognise the importance of laws in maintaining a peaceful and orderly society.
Our Common Bond, p. 34 · Study notes: Commitment to the Rule of Law
79.Which statement about parliamentary democracy is correct?
- AAustralian citizens are involved in how the country is governed
- BThe King decides how the country is governed through the Governor-General
- CThe government is chosen by judges and senior public servants
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A: Australian citizens are involved in how the country is governed. Parliamentary democracy means Australian citizens are involved in how the country is governed.
Our Common Bond, p. 35 · Study notes: Parliamentary democracy (value)
80.Do newspapers, television and radio in Australia have freedom of speech?
- AYes, they have the same freedom
- BNo, they must report only what the government says
- COnly newspapers do
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A: Yes, they have the same freedom. Newspapers, television and radio outlets have the same freedom.
Our Common Bond, p. 35 · Study notes: Freedom of speech (value)
81.Someone disagrees with their neighbour’s political opinion. What is the right thing to do?
- AThreaten the neighbour until they change their mind
- BRespect the neighbour’s right to express a lawful opinion
- CSpread false stories about the neighbour to others
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B: Respect the neighbour’s right to express a lawful opinion. Other people’s freedom of speech must be respected, and making false allegations is illegal.
Our Common Bond, p. 35 · Study notes: Freedom of speech (value)
82.Which of these must a protest in Australia be?
- AOrganised by a political party or a registered trade union
- BPeaceful, without injuring people or damaging property
- CSupporting a decision the government has already made
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B: Peaceful, without injuring people or damaging property. All protests must be within the law — peaceful, and must not injure any person or damage property.
Our Common Bond, p. 35 · Study notes: Freedom of association (value)
83.What is polygamy?
- ABeing engaged to be married for more than one year
- BBeing married to more than one person at the same time
- CMarrying again after a divorce or the death of a partner
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B: Being married to more than one person at the same time. Polygamy is being married to more than one person at the same time.
Our Common Bond, p. 35 · Study notes: Freedom of religion (value)
84.Is religious intolerance acceptable in Australian society?
- AYes, if it is meant as a joke
- BNo, it is not acceptable in Australian society
- CYes, if it is your personal belief
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B: No, it is not acceptable in Australian society. Religious intolerance is not acceptable in Australian society.
Our Common Bond, p. 35 · Study notes: Freedom of religion (value)
85.Is it a right for a woman to get a job ahead of a man if she has better qualifications and skills?
- AYes
- BNo, men should be preferred
- COnly in government jobs
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A: Yes. In Australia, it is a right for a woman to get a job ahead of a man if she has better qualifications and skills.
Our Common Bond, p. 36 · Study notes: Equality of all people under the law
86.Which statement is true in Australia?
- ABoth men and women can vote, stand for parliament and join the Defence Force and police
- BMen and women can both vote, but women cannot join the Defence Force or police
- CMen and women can both join the police, but women cannot stand for parliament
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A: Both men and women can vote, stand for parliament and join the Defence Force and police. Both men and women have equal access to education and employment, can vote, stand for parliament, join the ADF and police, and are treated equally in courts.
Our Common Bond, p. 36 · Study notes: Equality of all people under the law
87.Is it against the law to discriminate against a person because of their gender?
- AYes
- BNo
- COnly in the workplace
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A: Yes. It is against the law to discriminate against a person because of their gender.
Our Common Bond, p. 36 · Study notes: Equality of all people under the law
88.A person should get a job based on…
- Atheir skills and experience
- Btheir gender and ethnic background
- Ctheir family connections and wealth
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A: their skills and experience. A person should get a job based on their skills and experience, not because of their gender, wealth or ethnicity.
Our Common Bond, p. 36 · Study notes: Equality of opportunity & a ‘fair go’
89.What is the age of sexual consent in Australia?
- A15 or 16, depending on the state or territory
- B16 or 17, depending on the state or territory
- C18 in each Australian state and territory
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B: 16 or 17, depending on the state or territory. The age of sexual consent is 16 or 17 depending on which state or territory you reside in.
Our Common Bond, p. 37 · Study notes: Mutual respect and tolerance
90.Is verbal abuse against the law in Australia?
- ANo, verbal abuse is protected as freedom of speech
- BYes, violence of any kind, including verbal abuse, is illegal
- CYes, if it happens at work, but not at home or in public
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B: Yes, violence of any kind, including verbal abuse, is illegal. Violence of any kind, including verbal and physical abuse, is illegal.
Our Common Bond, p. 37 · Study notes: Mutual respect and tolerance
91.At a sporting event, a spectator makes racially abusive comments. Is this acceptable?
- AYes, if it is said in the heat of the game
- BNo, racism has no place in Australia
- CYes, as long as no one is physically hurt
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B: No, racism has no place in Australia. Racism includes making racially abusive comments in a public place or at a sporting event, and it has no place in Australia.
Our Common Bond, p. 37 · Study notes: Mutual respect and tolerance
92.What does ‘mateship’ mean?
- ACompeting with your friends to see who is most successful
- BHelping and receiving help from others, especially in difficult times
- CLooking after yourself first so you do not need help from others
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B: Helping and receiving help from others, especially in difficult times. Australians value mateship — we help each other in times of need.
Our Common Bond, p. 38 · Study notes: Our community: contribution, mateship, English
93.What responsibility does everyone in Australia have, when they are able to?
- ATo buy a house before they turn 30
- BTo give most of their income to charity
- CTo try to support themselves and their families
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C: To try to support themselves and their families. Everyone has a responsibility to try and support themselves and their families when they are able to do so.
Our Common Bond, p. 38 · Study notes: Our community: contribution, mateship, English
94.How does Australian society see English, the national language?
- AIt is an important unifying element of society
- BIt is one of several equal official languages
- CIt is mainly a language for business and government
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A: It is an important unifying element of society. Australian society values English as the national language and as an important unifying element of society.
Our Common Bond, p. 38 · Study notes: Our community: contribution, mateship, English
95.Which of these is an example of cyber abuse?
- ASharing sexual photos or videos of someone online without their consent
- BSharing a photo of a friend online after they have given permission
- CPosting an honest review of a restaurant you did not enjoy
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A: Sharing sexual photos or videos of someone online without their consent. Cyber abuse examples include sharing sexual photos or videos without consent, stalking online, or racially abusive comments online.
Our Common Bond, p. 38 · Study notes: Helping keep society safe
96.Stalking a person online is an example of…
- Acyber abuse
- Bfreedom of speech
- Cmateship
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A: cyber abuse. Stalking a person online is an example of cyber abuse, which is not accepted in Australia.
Our Common Bond, p. 38 · Study notes: Helping keep society safe
97.Which of these would undermine Australia’s interests?
- AUsing social media to criticise government policy peacefully
- BUsing social media to share official government secrets
- CWriting to your local MP to complain about a decision
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B: Using social media to share official government secrets. Using social media to share official government secrets would be undermining Australia’s interests.
Our Common Bond, p. 38 · Study notes: Loyalty to Australia
98.Australian society is based on shared obligations not to undermine Australia’s…
- Aculture and traditions
- Binterests and security
- CPrime Minister and Cabinet
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B: interests and security. Australian society is based on our shared obligations not to undermine Australia’s interests and security.
Our Common Bond, p. 38 · Study notes: Loyalty to Australia
99.Do men and women have equal access to education and employment in Australia?
- ANo, men are given priority in employment
- BYes for education, but not for employment
- CYes, they have equal access to both
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C: Yes, they have equal access to both. Both men and women have equal access to education and employment, and are treated equally in courts of law.
Our Common Bond, p. 36 · Study notes: Equality of all people under the law
100.What do Australians expect of everyone living in Australia?
- ATo participate in society and contribute to the community
- BTo focus on their own work and keep to themselves
- CTo leave community matters to the government
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A: To participate in society and contribute to the community. Australians expect everyone living in Australia to participate in our society and make a contribution to our community.
Our Common Bond, p. 38 · Study notes: Our community: contribution, mateship, English
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