Important days
Australian citizenship test study notes, summarised from page 13 of Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond, the official booklet the test is based on.
- Australia Day — 26 January: anniversary of the First Fleet’s arrival in 1788. A public holiday in every state and territory, the biggest annual public holiday. Communities across Australia reflect on our history and the people who have contributed to our shared achievements.
- Australia Day acknowledges and celebrates the contribution every Australian makes: from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples — here for about 65,000 years — to those who have lived here for generations, and those who have come from all over the world to call Australia home. Special citizenship ceremonies are held, and the Prime Minister announces the Australian of the Year awards in Canberra.
- Anzac Day — 25 April: named after the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, which landed at Gallipoli in Türkiye during World War I on 25 April 1915.
- Anzac Day is a solemn day to remember all Australians who served and died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. We also honour the courage and commitment of all servicemen and women.
Our Common Bond, p. 13
Sample practice questions
Try these, then check your answer. They’re our practice questions, not the real test questions.
1. On what date is Australia Day celebrated?
- 25 April
- 11 November
- 26 January
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Answer: C. 26 January
On 26 January each year, we celebrate Australia Day.
Our Common Bond, p. 13
2. What does the Prime Minister announce during Australia Day celebrations?
- The date of the next federal election
- The new national budget for the coming year
- The Australian of the Year Award winners
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Answer: C. The Australian of the Year Award winners
During Australia Day celebrations, the Prime Minister announces the Australian of the Year Awards in Canberra.
Our Common Bond, p. 13
3. On Anzac Day, whose courage and commitment do we honour?
- All servicemen and women
- Gold rush miners
- The members of the First Fleet
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Answer: A. All servicemen and women
On Anzac Day we remember all Australians who served and died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations, and honour the courage and commitment of all servicemen and women.
Our Common Bond, p. 13
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