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Australian Citizenship Practice Test #7

Test your exam readiness with questions from every section. Designed to simulate the real citizenship test experience.

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 of the following is an icon of Western Australia?

All 20 questions in Practice Test #7

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 is an icon of Western Australia?

    • A.Port Arthur
    • B.the 12 Apostles
    • C.the Ningaloo Coast

    Correct answer: C — the Ningaloo Coast

    Western Australia's icons include the Ningaloo Coast, Margaret River, and the Kimberley region.

  2. Question 2

    Which of the following is a responsibility of state and territory governments?

    • A.Defence and foreign affairs
    • 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.

Hospitals and health services
  • C.Immigration and citizenship

    • Correct answer: B — Hospitals and health services

    State and territory governments are primarily responsible for hospitals and health services, schools, roads and railways, forestry, police and ambulance services, and public transport.

  • Question 3

    Aboriginal peoples arrived in Australia between

    • A.85,000 and 60,000 years ago
    • B.40,000 and 20,000 years ago
    • C.65,000 and 40,000 years ago

    Correct answer: C — 65,000 and 40,000 years ago

    The archaeological record indicates that Aboriginal peoples arrived in Australia between 65,000 and 40,000 years ago.

  • Question 4

    Australian citizens support the government to provide services by

    • A.purchasing goods made in Australia
    • B.seeking election to parliament
    • C.working and paying taxes

    Correct answer: C — working and paying taxes

    By working and paying taxes, you support the government to provide these important services to the Australian community.

  • Question 5

    Which of these is a responsibility of local governments?

    • A.Street signs and traffic controls
    • B.Schools
    • C.Employment assistance

    Correct answer: A — Street signs and traffic controls

    Local governments are responsible for street signs and traffic controls.

  • Question 6

    In Australia, achievement in life should be a result of

    • A.which social class you belong to
    • B.hard work and talents
    • C.wealth or background

    Correct answer: B — hard work and talents

    The booklet states: 'What someone achieves in life should be a result of their hard work and talents.'

  • Question 7

    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.

  • Question 8

    In Australia, the power of the government comes from

    • A.the Australian people
    • B.the Australian Constitution
    • C.major Australian corporations

    Correct answer: A — the Australian people

    As part of this system, the power of the government comes from the Australian people because Australian citizens vote for people to represent them in parliament.

  • Question 9

    The Australian Constitution can be changed by

    • A.voting in a referendum
    • B.petitioning the Governor-General
    • C.it cannot be changed

    Correct answer: A — voting in a referendum

    The Australian people can change the Australian Constitution by voting in a referendum.

  • Question 10

    Which of the following is true about voting?

    • A.it is only compulsory in referendums
    • B.it is compulsory in federal and state or territory elections
    • C.it is a responsibility for citizens aged 21 or over

    Correct answer: B — it is compulsory in federal and state or territory elections

    Voting is compulsory in federal and state or territory elections.

  • Question 11

    Gold was discovered in New South Wales and Victoria in

    • A.1901
    • B.1861
    • C.1851

    Correct answer: C — 1851

    In 1851, a 'gold rush' began when gold was discovered in the colonies of New South Wales and Victoria.

  • Question 12

    Which of these statements about religion in Australia is correct?

    • A.Religious laws have a legal status in Australia
    • B.The government treats all citizens equally, whatever their religion or beliefs
    • C.Australians must follow a religion

    Correct answer: B — The government treats all citizens equally, whatever their religion or beliefs

    The booklet states: 'The government treats all citizens equally, whatever their religion or beliefs.'

  • Question 13

    The capital city of the Northern Territory is

    • A.Darwin
    • B.Brisbane
    • C.Perth

    Correct answer: A — Darwin

    Darwin is the capital city of Northern Territory.

  • Question 14

    Which of these is a responsibility of state and territory governments?

    • A.Taxation
    • B.Camping grounds and caravan parks
    • C.Police and ambulance services

    Correct answer: C — Police and ambulance services

    State and territory governments are primarily responsible for police and ambulance services.

  • Question 15

    Australian society values

    • A.equal rights
    • B.discrimination
    • C.Christians

    Correct answer: A — equal rights

    The booklet states: 'Australian society values the equal rights of all people, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, race, or national or ethnic origin.'

  • Question 16

    The smallest of the mainland states is

    • A.Queensland
    • B.Victoria
    • C.South Australia

    Correct answer: B — Victoria

    Victoria is the smallest of the mainland states.

  • Question 17

    By voting, Australian citizens

    • A.run their own business
    • B.pay their taxes
    • C.have a say in how Australia is governed

    Correct answer: C — have a say in how Australia is governed

    By doing this, Australian citizens have a say in how Australia is governed and contribute to its future.

  • Question 18

    In Australia, citizens have a say in government by

    • A.voting for a person to represent them in parliament
    • B.signing a petition to the Governor-General
    • C.paying to vote

    Correct answer: A — voting for a person to represent them in parliament

    In Australia's parliamentary democracy, citizens have a say on how Australia is governed by voting for a person to represent them in parliament.

  • Question 19

    Representatives in parliament must answer to

    • A.the Prime Minister
    • B.the people
    • C.the Senate

    Correct answer: B — the people

    The representatives in parliament must answer to the people, through elections, for the decisions they make.

  • Question 20

    Under Australian law, who can marry each other?

    • A.only a woman and a man
    • B.two people, including two men or two women
    • C.only a woman and a man or two women

    Correct answer: B — two people, including two men or two women

    The booklet states: 'Under our laws, two people can marry each other, including marriage between two men or two women.'