Australian Values Citizenship Test Questions and Answers
The Australian values questions are the most important part of the citizenship test. Every test includes 5 of them, and you must get all 5 right to pass, even if the rest of your answers are perfect. They come from Part 4 of the official booklet, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond: respect for the rule of law, parliamentary democracy, freedom of speech, association and religion, equality, a “fair go”, mutual respect, and the English language.
Below are all 81 of our values practice questions, with the answers and the reasoning. Then try a values check practice test or read the study notes for Part 4.
1.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
2.Should you follow Australian law even if no one is watching?
- ANo, only when police are present
- BYes, always
- COnly if you are a citizen
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B: Yes, always. You should follow the law even if no one is watching.
Our Common Bond, p. 34 · Study notes: Commitment to the Rule of Law
3.Who do Australian laws apply to?
- APeople born in Australia and those who have become citizens
- BAdults aged 18 and over who are living in Australia
- CAll people in Australia, regardless of their background or culture
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C: All people in Australia, regardless of their background or culture. Australian laws apply to all people in Australia, regardless of your background or culture.
Our Common Bond, p. 35 · Study notes: Commitment to the Rule of Law
4.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
5.Is the Prime Minister bound by Australian laws?
- ANo, the Prime Minister is above the law
- BYes, everyone is bound by the law under the Rule of Law
- CNo, not while they are serving as Prime Minister
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B: Yes, everyone is bound by the law under the Rule of Law. Everyone in Australia, including the Prime Minister, is bound by all Australian laws under the Rule of Law.
Our Common Bond, p. 34 · Study notes: Commitment to the Rule of Law
6.What will happen if a person breaks the law in Australia?
- ANothing, if they did not know about the law
- BNothing, if they are rich
- CThey will face penalties
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C: They will face penalties. Everybody should obey the law and not break it at any time, otherwise you will face penalties.
Our Common Bond, p. 34 · Study notes: Commitment to the Rule of Law
7.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
8.In Australia, who determines our laws?
- AThe King, acting alone
- BParliaments elected by the people
- CGovernment officials and public servants
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B: Parliaments elected by the people. Our laws are determined by parliaments elected by the people.
Our Common Bond, p. 35 · Study notes: Parliamentary democracy (value)
9.Voting is compulsory in Australia. What does this show?
- AThat the government does not trust citizens
- BThat the government decides who citizens vote for
- CThat participating in elections is important
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C: That participating in elections is important. Voting is compulsory in Australia. This shows the importance of participating in elections.
Our Common Bond, p. 35 · Study notes: Parliamentary democracy (value)
10.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)
11.Is it acceptable to promote violence against a group of people because of their religion or culture?
- AYes, if you strongly disagree with their views
- BNo, never, it is against Australian values and law
- CYes, if it is done online rather than in public
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B: No, never, it is against Australian values and law. It is never acceptable to promote violence against another person or group because it is against Australian values and law.
Our Common Bond, p. 35 · Study notes: Freedom of speech (value)
12.Which of these is illegal in Australia?
- ACriticising the government or its ministers in a peaceful way
- BWriting or sharing articles that disagree with government policy
- CMaking false allegations or encouraging others to break the law
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C: Making false allegations or encouraging others to break the law. It is illegal to make false allegations or encourage others to break the law.
Our Common Bond, p. 35 · Study notes: Freedom of speech (value)
13.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)
14.Why is peaceful public protest tolerated in Australia?
- AProtesters cannot be charged with any crime
- BIt is an essential part of democracy
- CIt is a tradition brought from Britain
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B: It is an essential part of democracy. Tolerance of peaceful public protest is an essential part of democracy.
Our Common Bond, p. 35 · Study notes: Freedom of speech (value)
15.A person strongly disagrees with a new government decision. What can they do?
- ADamage government property to show how strongly they feel
- BThreaten the minister responsible until they change it
- CProtest peacefully and lawfully against the decision
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C: Protest peacefully and lawfully against the decision. Australians are allowed to peacefully protest against the actions of the government.
Our Common Bond, p. 35 · Study notes: Freedom of speech (value)
16.Must other people’s freedom of speech be respected?
- AYes, as long as their expression is lawful
- BNo, not if their opinion offends you personally
- CYes, if the government agrees with their views
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A: Yes, as long as their expression is lawful. Other people’s freedom of speech and freedom of expression must be respected, as long as such expression is lawful.
Our Common Bond, p. 35 · Study notes: Freedom of speech (value)
17.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)
18.Can a person in Australia be forced to leave a group they have joined lawfully?
- AYes, if their neighbours disapprove of the group
- BYes, the government can force people to leave a lawful group
- CNo, individuals cannot be forced to leave an organisation
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C: No, individuals cannot be forced to leave an organisation. Individuals cannot be compelled to join an organisation or forced to leave it.
Our Common Bond, p. 35 · Study notes: Freedom of association (value)
19.A manager tells an employee they must join a particular political party to keep their job. Is this right?
- ANo, people cannot be compelled to join an organisation
- BYes, an employer can set this as a condition of the job
- CYes, if the job is with a government department
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A: No, people cannot be compelled to join an organisation. In Australia, people are free to join or leave any group voluntarily. Individuals cannot be compelled to join an organisation.
Our Common Bond, p. 35 · Study notes: Freedom of association (value)
20.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)
21.Are people in Australia free to join a trade union?
- ANo, unless their employer gives permission
- BYes, if the government has approved their membership
- CYes, they are free to join any legal organisation
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C: Yes, they are free to join any legal organisation. People are free to join any legal organisation, such as a political party, trade union, religious, cultural or social group.
Our Common Bond, p. 35 · Study notes: Freedom of association (value)
22.What legal status do religious laws have in Australia?
- ANone, Australian law must be followed by everyone
- BThey can be enforced by the police
- CThey override Australian law when the two are different
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A: None, Australian law must be followed by everyone. Religious laws have no legal status in Australia.
Our Common Bond, p. 35 · Study notes: Freedom of religion (value)
23.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)
24.Is polygamy legal in Australia?
- AYes, if each partner lives in a separate home
- BYes, if all partners agree
- CNo, it is against the law
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C: No, it is against the law. Polygamy is against the law in Australia and can result in severe legal penalties, including imprisonment.
Our Common Bond, p. 35 · Study notes: Freedom of religion (value)
25.Is forced marriage legal in Australia?
- ANo, it is against the law and can result in imprisonment
- BYes, if both people are over 18 years of age
- CYes, if the marriage is legally registered
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A: No, it is against the law and can result in imprisonment. Forced marriage is against the law in Australia and can result in severe legal penalties, including imprisonment.
Our Common Bond, p. 35 · Study notes: Freedom of religion (value)
26.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)
27.A religious rule says something that is different from Australian law. What must people in Australia do?
- AFollow the religious rule
- BChoose whichever they prefer
- CFollow Australian law
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C: Follow Australian law. Australian law must be followed by everyone in Australia, including where it is different from religious laws.
Our Common Bond, p. 35 · Study notes: Freedom of religion (value)
28.Must religious practices in Australia obey Australian law?
- AYes, religious practices must not break Australian laws
- BNo, religious practices are protected by freedom of religion
- CYes, but private religious practices are exempt
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A: Yes, religious practices must not break Australian laws. The government treats all citizens equally, but religious practices must not break Australian laws.
Our Common Bond, p. 35 · Study notes: Freedom of religion (value)
29.Under Australian law, can two men or two women marry each other?
- ANo
- BOnly in some states
- CYes
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C: Yes. Under our laws, two people can marry each other, including marriage between two men or two women.
Our Common Bond, p. 36 · Study notes: Equality of all people under the law
30.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
31.Who can apply for a divorce in Australia?
- AEither a husband or a wife, as long as the other spouse agrees to it
- BEither a husband or a wife, even if the other wishes to stay married
- CEither a husband or a wife, but only after five years of marriage
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B: Either a husband or a wife, even if the other wishes to stay married. Either a husband or a wife may apply for a divorce, even if the other spouse wishes to continue the marriage.
Our Common Bond, p. 36 · Study notes: Equality of all people under the law
32.Is physical violence against a spouse or partner ever acceptable in Australia?
- AYes, if it happens inside the home and not in public
- BYes, if it is a single incident with no injury
- CNo, it is never acceptable and it is a criminal offence
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C: No, it is never acceptable and it is a criminal offence. Physical violence against a spouse or partner is never acceptable and it is a criminal offence in Australia.
Our Common Bond, p. 36 · Study notes: Equality of all people under the law
33.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
34.In Australia, who decides whom an adult marries?
- AA local council, after checking the couple’s address
- BThe two people themselves, because forced marriage is illegal
- CThe government, after approving the marriage application
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B: The two people themselves, because forced marriage is illegal. Both men and women have the right to make their own independent choices about personal matters such as marriage, and forced marriage is illegal.
Our Common Bond, p. 36 · Study notes: Equality of all people under the law
35.How are Buddhists treated under Australian law compared with Christians?
- AIt depends on the person’s age
- BIt depends on which religion is larger in that state
- CThe same, people of all faiths receive the same treatment
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C: The same, people of all faiths receive the same treatment. Buddhists and people of all other faiths receive the same treatment as Christians.
Our Common Bond, p. 36 · Study notes: Equality of all people under the law
36.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
37.Who has the right to make independent choices about personal matters such as religion?
- AOnly men
- BBoth men and women
- COnly married people
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B: Both men and women. Both men and women have the right to make their own independent choices about personal matters, such as marriage and religion.
Our Common Bond, p. 36 · Study notes: Equality of all people under the law
38.A company needs to fill a job. Who should they choose?
- AA person from the manager’s own ethnic background
- BThe applicant who has lived in the local area the longest
- CThe person with the best skills and experience for the job
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C: The person with the best skills and experience for the job. When an organisation needs to fill a job, the law supports selecting the person with the best skills and experience.
Our Common Bond, p. 36 · Study notes: Equality of opportunity & a ‘fair go’
39.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’
40.What does it mean that everyone deserves a ‘fair go’?
- AEveryone, regardless of background, receives the same income and the same type of home
- BEveryone, regardless of background, has an equal opportunity to achieve success
- CEveryone gets a turn at each job, whether or not they have the skills for it
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B: Everyone, regardless of background, has an equal opportunity to achieve success. Everyone, regardless of their background, is given an equal opportunity to achieve success in life.
Our Common Bond, p. 36 · Study notes: Equality of opportunity & a ‘fair go’
41.In Australia, what should someone’s achievements in life be a result of?
- ATheir social class and connections
- BThe wealth they were born into
- CTheir hard work and talents
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C: Their hard work and talents. What someone achieves in life should be a result of their hard work and talents.
Our Common Bond, p. 36 · Study notes: Equality of opportunity & a ‘fair go’
42.Should people in Australia be limited by class distinction?
- ANo
- BYes
- COnly in some jobs
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A: No. People should not be limited by any kind of class distinction.
Our Common Bond, p. 36 · Study notes: Equality of opportunity & a ‘fair go’
43.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
44.Can a 20-year-old man have sexual relations with a 15-year-old girl in Australia?
- AYes, if they are in a committed relationship
- BYes, in states where the age of consent is 15
- CNo, it is against the law in all states and territories
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C: No, it is against the law in all states and territories. A 20 year old man cannot have sexual relations with a 15 year old girl, because that is against the law in all Australian states and territories.
Our Common Bond, p. 37 · Study notes: Mutual respect and tolerance
45.A police officer makes a lawful request of you. What should you do?
- ADo what the officer has asked you to do
- BIgnore it unless it is given to you in writing
- CWait until a court orders you to do it
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A: Do what the officer has asked you to do. You should obey a lawful request from the police, because all Australians commit to following the law.
Our Common Bond, p. 37 · Study notes: Mutual respect and tolerance
46.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
47.What do mutual respect and tolerance mean?
- AAgreeing with others and keeping your own views private to avoid conflict
- BRespecting the views of others, as long as they are the same as your own
- CListening to others and respecting their views, even when different from your own
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C: Listening to others and respecting their views, even when different from your own. Mutual respect means listening to others and respecting their views and opinions, even when they are different from your own.
Our Common Bond, p. 37 · Study notes: Mutual respect and tolerance
48.Is sharing racially offensive material on the internet acceptable in Australia?
- ANo, racism has no place in Australia
- BYes, if it is meant as a joke
- CYes, if it is shared in a private group
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A: No, racism has no place in Australia. Racism has no place in Australia, including creating or sharing racially offensive material on the internet.
Our Common Bond, p. 37 · Study notes: Mutual respect and tolerance
49.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
50.Two neighbours have a strong difference of opinion. What do Australians believe in?
- ASettling the matter by force
- BMaking the other person agree
- CPeaceful disagreement
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C: Peaceful disagreement. Australians believe in peaceful disagreement and the right to be safe and free from violence and intimidation.
Our Common Bond, p. 37 · Study notes: Mutual respect and tolerance
51.In Australia, everyone has the right to be…
- Asafe and free from violence and intimidation
- Bgiven a home and a job by the government
- Cfree from any criticism of their opinions
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A: safe and free from violence and intimidation. Australians believe in the right to be safe and free from violence and intimidation.
Our Common Bond, p. 37 · Study notes: Mutual respect and tolerance
52.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
53.Which is an example of mateship?
- AWinning a game for your local sports team
- BPaying your taxes on time each year
- CTaking a meal to an elderly neighbour
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C: Taking a meal to an elderly neighbour. Mateship might mean taking a meal to an elderly neighbour, driving a friend to a medical appointment, or visiting someone who is lonely.
Our Common Bond, p. 38 · Study notes: Our community: contribution, mateship, English
54.Why is volunteering valued in Australia?
- AIt is a chance to share knowledge, learn skills and increase your sense of belonging
- BIt is a legal requirement for people applying for Australian citizenship
- CIt is a way to earn extra income while also helping your local community
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A: It is a chance to share knowledge, learn skills and increase your sense of belonging. Volunteering is a great opportunity to share knowledge, learn new skills, and increase your integration and sense of belonging.
Our Common Bond, p. 38 · Study notes: Our community: contribution, mateship, English
55.What must applicants for Australian citizenship undertake regarding English, if it is not their native language?
- ATo pass a university-level English exam before applying
- BTo make reasonable efforts to learn the English language
- CTo speak English fluently within one year of becoming a citizen
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B: To make reasonable efforts to learn the English language. Applicants must undertake to make reasonable efforts to learn the English language, if it is not their native language.
Our Common Bond, p. 38 · Study notes: Our community: contribution, mateship, English
56.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
57.Why is it important to learn to speak English in Australia?
- AIt helps you get an education, a job and integrate into the community
- BIt is required before you can rent a home or open a bank account
- CIt is a legal requirement for getting a job in Australia
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A: It helps you get an education, a job and integrate into the community. Learning English helps to get an education, a job, and better integrate into the community.
Our Common Bond, p. 38 · Study notes: Our community: contribution, mateship, English
58.During the 2019–20 bushfire season, how did many multicultural communities help?
- AThey planted trees to replace the forests that were lost
- BThey collected money, clothes and food donations for people affected
- CThey asked the government to send the army to fight the fires
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B: They collected money, clothes and food donations for people affected. Many multicultural communities collected money, clothes and food donations to help people affected by the bushfires.
Our Common Bond, p. 39 · Study notes: Our community: contribution, mateship, English
59.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
60.Someone suspects their neighbour may be planning to commit a serious crime. What should they do?
- AWait until the crime happens and then tell the police
- BReport it to Australian government authorities as soon as possible
- CTalk to the neighbour first and wait to see what happens
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B: Report it to Australian government authorities as soon as possible. If people suspect a friend or neighbour may be planning a serious crime, they should report this to authorities as soon as possible.
Our Common Bond, p. 38 · Study notes: Helping keep society safe
61.If a person sees a child being abused, what should they do?
- AWait until the child asks for help
- BLeave it for the child’s school to deal with
- CReport it to the police to investigate
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C: Report it to the police to investigate. If a person sees or has knowledge of a child being abused, they should report this to the police.
Our Common Bond, p. 38 · Study notes: Helping keep society safe
62.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
63.Is online abuse accepted in Australia?
- AYes, the internet is not covered by law
- BNo, many forms of cyber abuse are illegal
- CYes, if the person posting it stays anonymous
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B: No, many forms of cyber abuse are illegal. Online abuse is not accepted in Australia. Many forms of cyber abuse are illegal.
Our Common Bond, p. 38 · Study notes: Helping keep society safe
64.Are many forms of cyber abuse illegal in Australia?
- ANo, online behaviour is not covered by the law
- BOnly if it happens on a work computer
- CYes, many of them are against the law in Australia
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C: Yes, many of them are against the law in Australia. Online abuse is not accepted in Australia. This is sometimes called cyber abuse, and many forms of cyber abuse are illegal.
Our Common Bond, p. 38 · Study notes: Helping keep society safe
65.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
66.Can Australian citizens also hold citizenship of another country?
- ANo, they must give up any other citizenship
- BYes, if the laws of the other country allow it
- CYes, if they live overseas for most of the year
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B: Yes, if the laws of the other country allow it. Australian citizens may also hold citizenship of another country if the laws of those countries allow. This is dual citizenship.
Our Common Bond, p. 38 · Study notes: Loyalty to Australia
67.An Australian citizen who is also a citizen of another country is living in Australia. Whose laws must they follow?
- AOnly the laws of their other country
- BWhichever laws they prefer
- CAll Australian laws at all times
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C: All Australian laws at all times. Even if a person is also a citizen of another country, an Australian citizen within Australia must follow all Australian laws at all times.
Our Common Bond, p. 38 · Study notes: Loyalty to Australia
68.Is it illegal for Australians to be involved in sexual activity with a child under 16 while overseas?
- AYes, it is illegal here or overseas
- BNo, Australian laws do not apply overseas
- COnly if the other country also bans it
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A: Yes, it is illegal here or overseas. It’s illegal for Australians to be involved in any sexual activity, here or overseas, with a child under 16.
Our Common Bond, p. 38 · Study notes: Loyalty to Australia
69.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
70.Promoting distrust in and fear of an ethnic community would…
- Abuild trust between neighbours
- Bbe protected as freedom of speech
- Cdamage Australian community relations
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C: damage Australian community relations. Promoting distrust in and fear of an ethnic community would damage Australian community relations.
Our Common Bond, p. 38 · Study notes: Loyalty to Australia
71.In the citizenship pledge, to whom do Australian citizens pledge their loyalty?
- AAustralia and its people
- BThe King and the Governor-General
- CThe Australian Government
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A: Australia and its people. In the citizenship pledge, Australian citizens pledge their loyalty to Australia and its people.
Our Common Bond, p. 38 · Study notes: Loyalty to Australia
72.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
73.Australian values are based on…
- Afreedom, respect, fairness and equality of opportunity
- Bpower, fame, competition and personal wealth
- Cwealth, hard work, success and equality of income
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A: freedom, respect, fairness and equality of opportunity. Australian values based on freedom, respect, fairness and equality of opportunity are central to our community remaining a secure, prosperous and peaceful place to live.
Our Common Bond, p. 34 · Study notes: Commitment to the Rule of Law
74.What are all Australian people expected to do with Australian values?
- ALeave them to the government to uphold
- BRespect, share and uphold them
- CIgnore them if they disagree
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B: Respect, share and uphold them. Australian citizenship is about living out these values in your everyday life. All Australian people are expected to respect, share and uphold them.
Our Common Bond, p. 34 · Study notes: Commitment to the Rule of Law
75.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
76.Can a person in Australia be treated differently because of their sexual orientation?
- AYes, if their employer is a small private business
- BNo, all people have equal rights regardless of sexual orientation
- CYes, as long as it does not involve violence or threats
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B: No, all people have equal rights regardless of sexual orientation. Australian society values the equal rights of all people, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, race, or national or ethnic origin.
Our Common Bond, p. 36 · Study notes: Equality of all people under the law
77.Do people in Australia have equal rights regardless of their national or ethnic origin?
- AOnly if they were born in Australia
- BOnly after living here for ten years
- CYes, all people have equal rights
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C: Yes, all people have equal rights. Australian society values the equal rights of all people, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, race, or national or ethnic origin.
Our Common Bond, p. 36 · Study notes: Equality of all people under the law
78.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
79.Why is English important for Australian society as a whole?
- AIt is needed mainly for government jobs and the courts
- BIt is essential for economic participation and social cohesion
- CIt is needed mainly for international trade and travel
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B: It is essential for economic participation and social cohesion. English helps people get an education, a job and integrate into the community. It is essential for economic participation and social cohesion.
Our Common Bond, p. 38 · Study notes: Our community: contribution, mateship, English
80.How have many new migrants become leaders in business, their profession, the arts, public service and sport in Australia?
- ABy moving to the national capital, Canberra
- BBy passing a national leadership exam
- CThrough their hard work and enterprise
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C: Through their hard work and enterprise. Many new migrants in Australia have become leaders in business, their profession, the arts, public service and sport through their hard work and enterprise.
Our Common Bond, p. 36 · Study notes: Equality of opportunity & a ‘fair go’
81.What has created Australia’s peaceful and stable society?
- AOur democratic institutions and shared Australian values
- BOur official national religion and its shared traditions
- COur strong military and the authority of the King
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A: Our democratic institutions and shared Australian values. Our democratic institutions and shared Australian values have created our peaceful and stable society.
Our Common Bond, p. 39 · Study notes: Loyalty to Australia
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