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 20multiple-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

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Balanced Coverage

5 questions per topic area for comprehensive test preparation

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.

Question 1 of 200/20 answered
Australian Values

Which of the following statements about cyber abuse in Australia is correct?

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 of the following statements about cyber abuse in Australia is correct?

    • A.Cyber abuse is only illegal if it involves physical threats
    • B.Cyber abuse is not a criminal matter and should only be reported to the social media platform where it occurred
    • C.Cyber abuse is illegal in Australia and can take many different forms

    Correct answer: C — Cyber abuse is illegal in Australia and can take many different forms

    Cyber abuse is not accepted in Australian society. Many types of cyber abuse are against the law in Australia and can take many forms, including sharing sexual photos or videos online without consent, stalking a person online, and making racially abusive comments about a person online. It should be reported to both the police and the online service where it occurred.

  2. Question 2

    In Australia, encouraging violence because you have been insulted is

    • A.sometimes acceptable if you feel very offended
    • B.against Australian values and the law
    • C.acceptable if you do not intend to carry it out

    Correct answer: B — against Australian values and the law

    The booklet states on page 35: 'It is never acceptable to promote violence against another person or group of people (such as because of their culture, ethnicity, religion or background) because it is against Australian values and law.'

  3. Question 3

    What is a key difference between states and territories regarding constitutional rights?

    • A.States have more senators than territories
    • B.States have rights recognised by the Constitution; territory laws can be altered or revoked by the Australian Government at any time
    • C.Territories are more powerful than states

    Correct answer: B — States have rights recognised by the Constitution; territory laws can be altered or revoked by the Australian Government at any time

    States have rights recognised by the Constitution, while territories do not have rights recognised by the Constitution. Territory laws can be altered or revoked by the Australian Government at any time.

  4. Question 4

    How did the British and Irish heritage influence early Australia?

    • A.It had minimal impact on Australian culture
    • B.It had a major influence on Australia's history, culture and politics
    • C.It was eventually replaced by Chinese cultural practices

    Correct answer: B — It had a major influence on Australia's history, culture and politics

    Early free settlers came from Great Britain and Ireland, and this British and Irish heritage has had a major influence on Australia's recent history, culture and politics.

  5. Question 5

    Part of the police's job is to

    • A.protect life and property
    • B.sign Bills into law
    • C.make and change the law

    Correct answer: A — protect life and property

    It is the police's job to protect life and property.

  6. Question 6

    Which state has its east mostly desert and its south-west a rich agricultural area?

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

    Correct answer: A — Western Australia

    The east of the state is mostly desert, while the south-west is a rich agricultural and wine-growing area (referring to Western Australia).

  7. Question 7

    Who are independent of parliament and government?

    • A.Courts and judges
    • B.The Governor-General
    • C.Ministers

    Correct answer: A — Courts and judges

    Courts and judges are independent of parliament and government.

  8. Question 8

    If you do not vote and have no good reason,

    • A.you may have to pay a fine
    • B.you will be removed from the electoral roll
    • C.nothing happens

    Correct answer: A — you may have to pay a fine

    If you do not vote in an election and do not have a good reason for not voting, you may have to pay a fine.

  9. Question 9

    What was established by the new Australian Constitution at Federation?

    • A.A system of equal wealth distribution
    • B.National democratic institutions including parliament, government and the High Court
    • C.A national education system for all children

    Correct answer: B — National democratic institutions including parliament, government and the High Court

    The new Australian Constitution established national democratic institutions including the national parliament, government and the High Court.

  10. Question 10

    Australian citizenship means you are ready to

    • A.fulfil your responsibilities as an Australian citizen
    • B.join the Australian Defence Force
    • C.own some Australian land

    Correct answer: A — fulfil your responsibilities as an Australian citizen

    The booklet states: 'It means that you are ready to fulfil your responsibilities as an Australian citizen.'

  11. Question 11

    What does a Welcome to Country traditionally ensure for visitors?

    • A.It provides them with gifts
    • B.It provides them with a safe and protected journey during their time on that land
    • C.It guarantees them citizenship

    Correct answer: B — It provides them with a safe and protected journey during their time on that land

    A Welcome to Country is traditionally performed by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander custodian to ensure visitors had a safe and protected journey during their time on that land.

  12. Question 12

    In Australia, who is above the law?

    • A.the Prime Minister, Ministers and Members of Parliament
    • B.nobody
    • C.the police

    Correct answer: B — nobody

    Under the Rule of Law, no person or group is above the law. The booklet clearly states that all Australians are equal in relation to the law.

  13. Question 13

    All protests must be within the law. This means they

    • A.cannot be against a government action
    • B.must be peaceful and must not injure any person or damage property
    • C.can damage property but must not injure any person

    Correct answer: B — must be peaceful and must not injure any person or damage property

    The booklet states: 'However, all protests must be within the law. This means they must be peaceful, and must not injure any person or damage property.'

  14. Question 14

    In Australia, tax applies to earnings from

    • A.a job or investments only
    • B.a business or investments only
    • C.a job, a business or investments

    Correct answer: C — a job, a business or investments

    Tax is paid out of the money you earn, whether it is from a job, a business or investments, and is collected by the ATO.

  15. Question 15

    Who can ask for consular assistance from an Australian official while overseas?

    • A.Australian citizens
    • B.all holders of an Australian visa
    • C.Australian citizens and permanent residents

    Correct answer: A — Australian citizens

    As an Australian citizen you can ask for consular assistance from an Australian official while overseas.

  16. Question 16

    Which of the following is a way to actively participate in Australian society?

    • A.volunteer to do social and community work
    • B.build a successful business
    • C.apply for an Australian passport

    Correct answer: A — volunteer to do social and community work

    For example, you can join neighbourhood and local community organisations, volunteer to do social and community work, join an arts or cultural organisation, and actively participate in political life.

  17. Question 17

    Which of the following is true about Australian citizenship?

    • A.citizens lose the right to live freely in Australia
    • B.permanent residents can apply for an Australian passport
    • C.citizens have the privilege to apply for an Australian passport

    Correct answer: C — citizens have the privilege to apply for an Australian passport

    You also have the privilege to apply for an Australian passport.

  18. Question 18

    Which of these is a role of the Governor-General?

    • A.The appointment of state premiers
    • B.Signing all Bills passed by the Australian Parliament into law
    • C.The appointment of the Head of State

    Correct answer: B — Signing all Bills passed by the Australian Parliament into law

    The Governor-General gives Royal Assent — signing Bills passed by the Australian Parliament into law. The Governor-General is appointed by the King on the advice of the Prime Minister; state premiers are leaders elected through state elections, and the Head of State (King Charles III) is not appointed by the Governor-General.

  19. Question 19

    In Australia, who is equal under the law?

    • A.only Australian citizens
    • B.the police
    • C.all Australians

    Correct answer: C — all Australians

    All Australians are equal under the law.

  20. Question 20

    In the Commonwealth Coat of Arms, above the shield sits

    • A.a Southern Cross
    • B.a gold Commonwealth Star
    • C.the Union Jack

    Correct answer: B — a gold Commonwealth Star

    A gold Commonwealth Star sits above the shield.