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Australian Citizenship Practice Test #10

A final revision practice test to ensure you are fully prepared. Mirrors the format and difficulty of the actual exam.

About This Practice Test

This free Australian Citizenship Practice Test contains 20 multiple-choice questions drawn from all four testable sections of the official exam: Australian Values, Democratic Beliefs and Freedoms, Government and the Law, and Australia and Its People. Each question is based on the official “Our Common Bond” booklet and updated for the 2026 test format.

Pass Requirement

Score at least 15/20 overall AND get all 5 Australian values questions correct

Time Limit

45 minutes for 20 questions, just like the real exam

Instant Results

See your score immediately with detailed explanations for every answer

Balanced Coverage

5 questions per topic area for comprehensive test preparation

Question 1 of 200/20 answered
Australia & Its People

Which territory has a tropical environment in the north and dry red desert in the south?

All 20 questions in Practice Test #10

Prefer to read through the questions at your own pace? Here is the full set with the correct answers and explanations. Use this as a study aid before attempting the timed test above.

  1. Question 1

    Which territory has a tropical environment in the north and dry red desert in the south?

    • A.Northern Territory
    • B.Queensland
    • C.Western Australia

    Correct answer: A — Northern Territory

    The Northern Territory has a tropical environment in the north of the state and dry red desert in the south.

  2. Question 2

    Australian citizenship gives you the opportunity to

    • A.receive a free house in the state or territory of your choice
    • B.

Taking multiple practice tests is one of the most effective ways to prepare for the Australian Citizenship Test. Each of our 10 practice tests uses a different set of questions, so you can keep practising without repeating the same material. When you consistently score 90% or higher across several tests, you are likely ready to sit the real exam.

travel the world at the expense of Australian embassies
  • C.fully participate in our nation's life and community

    • Correct answer: C — fully participate in our nation's life and community

    The booklet states: 'Citizenship gives you the opportunity to fully participate in our nation's life and community.'

  • Question 3

    The Cabinet is made up of

    • A.ministers with the most important portfolios
    • B.all senators from the governing party
    • C.the Prime Minister and the House of Representatives

    Correct answer: A — ministers with the most important portfolios

    Ministers with the most important portfolios make up the Cabinet.

  • Question 4

    Parliamentarians who do not belong to any political party are called

    • A.the minority
    • B.independents
    • C.the coalition

    Correct answer: B — independents

    Some parliamentarians do not belong to any political party, and they are called 'independents'.

  • Question 5

    Australian citizens are involved in how the country is governed because they

    • A.vote for people to represent them in parliament
    • B.protest and riot
    • C.pay taxes to the government

    Correct answer: A — vote for people to represent them in parliament

    The booklet states: 'This means that Australian citizens are involved in how the country is governed. The power of the government comes from the Australian people because Australian citizens vote for people to represent them in parliament.'

  • Question 6

    What is Australia's position on religious practice and Australian law?

    • A.Australian law prevails where it conflicts with religious practice; the government is secular with no official national religion
    • B.Religious laws automatically override Australian law
    • C.The government officially endorses one particular religion

    Correct answer: A — Australian law prevails where it conflicts with religious practice; the government is secular with no official national religion

    Australia has a secular government with no official national religion. While people are free to follow any religion, Australian law must be obeyed even when engaging in religious practices. Australian law prevails in any conflict with religious practice.

  • Question 7

    A 'fair go' means

    • A.people should be limited by their class and background
    • B.not everyone has the same legal rights
    • C.everyone is given an equal opportunity to achieve success in life

    Correct answer: C — everyone is given an equal opportunity to achieve success in life

    The booklet states: 'We believe that everyone deserves a 'fair go' and people should not be limited by any kind of class distinction. Everyone, regardless of their background, is given an equal opportunity to achieve success in life.'

  • Question 8

    In Australia, change should occur through

    • A.referendums only
    • B.violence
    • C.discussion, peaceful persuasion and the democratic process

    Correct answer: C — discussion, peaceful persuasion and the democratic process

    Australians believe that change should occur through discussion, peaceful persuasion, and the democratic process. We reject violence as a way to change a person's mind or the law.

  • Question 9

    In Australia, people

    • A.must follow Spiritism
    • B.must follow Christianity
    • C.are free to follow any religion or no religion

    Correct answer: C — are free to follow any religion or no religion

    People in Australia are free to follow any religion they choose. They may also not choose to follow a religion.

  • Question 10

    Which of these is a responsibility of the Australian Government?

    • A.Employment assistance
    • B.Forestry
    • C.Schools

    Correct answer: A — Employment assistance

    The Australian Government is responsible for employment assistance.

  • Question 11

    Which of the following is true about freedom of religion?

    • A.Australia has an official national religion
    • B.religious laws take precedence over Australian law
    • C.the government treats all citizens equally, whatever their religion or beliefs

    Correct answer: C — the government treats all citizens equally, whatever their religion or beliefs

    The government and the law treat all citizens equally, whatever their religion or beliefs.

  • Question 12

    What is the significance of gender equality in Australian law?

    • A.It is against the law to discriminate against a person because of their gender; men and women have equal rights and access to education, employment and legal protection
    • B.Only men have the right to vote in Australian elections
    • C.Women cannot serve in positions of power or authority

    Correct answer: A — It is against the law to discriminate against a person because of their gender; men and women have equal rights and access to education, employment and legal protection

    Australian law guarantees gender equality. Men and women have equal rights in all areas including education, employment, voting, standing for parliament, joining the Defence Force and police, and equal treatment in courts. Violence against a spouse is a criminal offence.

  • Question 13

    Community service and volunteering means

    • A.looking out for each other and strengthening the community
    • B.joining the Australian Defence Forces if needed
    • C.supporting the national teams

    Correct answer: A — looking out for each other and strengthening the community

    The booklet states: 'In this spirit of mateship, Australia has a strong tradition of community service and volunteering – to look out for each other and strengthen the community.'

  • Question 14

    People wanted to unite the colonies because

    • A.the British government required all colonies to unite
    • B.Australia's national identity was beginning to form
    • C.an Australian culture was not developing

    Correct answer: B — Australia's national identity was beginning to form

    Australia's national identity was beginning to form. Sporting teams were representing Australia internationally and an Australian culture was developing in popular songs, poems, stories and art.

  • Question 15

    On 26 January each year, we celebrate

    • A.Labour Day
    • B.Australia Day
    • C.Commonwealth Day

    Correct answer: B — Australia Day

    On 26 January each year, we celebrate Australia Day.

  • Question 16

    Courts base their decisions on

    • A.the evidence before them
    • B.the recommendation of the police
    • C.the judge's personal opinion

    Correct answer: A — the evidence before them

    Courts can only base their decision on the evidence before them.

  • Question 17

    A Welcome to Country was traditionally performed to ensure

    • A.visitors had a safe and protected journey on that land
    • B.visitors celebrated every Australian's contribution to the nation
    • C.visitors paid respect to Traditional Custodians

    Correct answer: A — visitors had a safe and protected journey on that land

    This was traditionally performed to ensure visitors had a safe and protected journey during their time on that land.

  • Question 18

    Which of these statements about the English language in Australia is correct?

    • A.People living in Australia do not have to learn English
    • B.It is valued as an important unifying element of society
    • C.It is not essential for economic participation

    Correct answer: B — It is valued as an important unifying element of society

    The booklet states: 'Australian society values the English language as the national language of Australia, and as an important unifying element of society.'

  • Question 19

    The colours of the Australian National Flag are

    • A.blue, white and red
    • B.green, gold and blue
    • C.blue, grey and red

    Correct answer: A — blue, white and red

    The Australian National Flag is blue, white and red.

  • Question 20

    The federation of states formed in Australia is called

    • A.the United States of Australia
    • B.the Dominion of Australia
    • C.the Commonwealth of Australia

    Correct answer: C — the Commonwealth of Australia

    In 1901, the separate colonies were united into a federation of states called the Commonwealth of Australia.