Loyalty to Australia
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.
- In the pledge, citizens pledge loyalty to Australia and its people.
- Dual or multiple citizenship is allowed if the other country’s laws allow — but in Australia you must follow all Australian laws at all times.
- Some laws apply even overseas — e.g. it is illegal for Australians to engage in sexual activity with a child under 16, here or overseas.
- Don’t undermine Australia’s interests and security — e.g. sharing official government secrets on social media, or promoting distrust and fear of an ethnic community.
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. Can Australian citizens also hold citizenship of another country?
- No, they must give up any other citizenship
- Yes, if the laws of the other country allow it
- Yes, if they live overseas for most of the year
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Answer: 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
2. Promoting distrust in and fear of an ethnic community would…
- build trust between neighbours
- be protected as freedom of speech
- damage Australian community relations
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Answer: C. damage Australian community relations
Promoting distrust in and fear of an ethnic community would damage Australian community relations.
Our Common Bond, p. 38
3. What has created Australia’s peaceful and stable society?
- Our democratic institutions and shared Australian values
- Our official national religion and its shared traditions
- Our strong military and the authority of the King
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Answer: 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
Practise all 8 questions on this topic