Helping keep society safe
Australian citizenship test study notes, summarised from page 38 of Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond, the official booklet the test is based on.
This is an Australian values topic. Every test includes 5 values questions, and you must get all 5 right to pass.
- If you suspect a friend or neighbour is planning a serious crime, report it to government authorities as soon as possible.
- If you see or know of a child being abused, report it to the police.
- Cyber (online) abuse is not accepted — e.g. sharing sexual images without consent, online stalking, racist comments online. Many forms are illegal; report to police and the platform.
Our Common Bond, p. 38
Sample practice questions
Try these, then check your answer. They’re our practice questions, not the real test questions.
1. Someone suspects their neighbour may be planning to commit a serious crime. What should they do?
- Wait until the crime happens and then tell the police
- Report it to Australian government authorities as soon as possible
- Talk to the neighbour first and wait to see what happens
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Answer: 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
2. Is online abuse accepted in Australia?
- Yes, the internet is not covered by law
- No, many forms of cyber abuse are illegal
- Yes, if the person posting it stays anonymous
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Answer: 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
3. Stalking a person online is an example of…
- cyber abuse
- freedom of speech
- mateship
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Answer: A. cyber abuse
Stalking a person online is an example of cyber abuse, which is not accepted in Australia.
Our Common Bond, p. 38
Practise all 6 questions on this topic