Australian Citizenship Practice Test #8

Strengthen your preparation with this practice exam. Includes a balanced mix of easy, medium, and hard questions.

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

Should people tolerate one another where they find that they disagree?

All 20 questions in Practice Test #8

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

    Should people tolerate one another where they find that they disagree?

    • A.It is against the law to disagree with one another
    • B.No, people only need to treat each other with respect if they agree with one another
    • C.Yes, peaceful disagreement reflects Australian values in relation to mutual respect

    Correct answer: C — Yes, peaceful disagreement reflects Australian values in relation to mutual respect

    Australian values include mutual respect and tolerance. Individuals must respect the freedom and dignity of others and their opinions and choices. Australians believe in peaceful disagreement and the right to be safe and free from violence and intimidation.

  2. Question 2

    Which of these statements about loyalty to Australia is correct?

    • A.An Australian citizen who is also a citizen of another country does not have to follow all Australian laws
    • B.Australian citizens may also hold the citizenship of another country if its laws allow
    • C.It is illegal for Australians to be involved in sexual activity with a child under 16, unless it occurs overseas

    Correct answer: B — Australian citizens may also hold the citizenship of another country if its laws allow

    The booklet states: 'Australian citizens may also hold the citizenship of another country or countries if the laws of those countries allow. This is known as dual, or multiple, citizenship.'

  3. Question 3

    What was one wave of migration that significantly diversified Australia beyond British and Irish populations?

    • A.The arrival of Indigenous peoples from other continents
    • B.Post-World War II European migration when millions of Europeans had to leave their homelands
    • C.The arrival of settlers from South America in the 1800s

    Correct answer: B — Post-World War II European migration when millions of Europeans had to leave their homelands

    After World War II, large numbers of Europeans came to Australia to build a new life, significantly diversifying Australia beyond British and Irish stock.

  4. Question 4

    According to the Rule of Law principle, which of the following is true?

    • A.No person, group or religious rule is above the law, including government and community leaders
    • B.Religious leaders are exempt from following Australian laws
    • C.Police and judges are not required to obey Australian laws

    Correct answer: A — No person, group or religious rule is above the law, including government and community leaders

    The Rule of Law means that all Australians are equal under the law, including those in positions of power such as government leaders, police, business people and religious leaders. Everyone must obey Australian laws.

  5. Question 5

    State and territory governments are based in

    • A.the largest city of each state
    • B.Sydney
    • C.their capital cities

    Correct answer: C — their capital cities

    State and territory governments are based in their capital cities.

  6. Question 6

    The right to safe relationships with families and loved ones belongs to

    • A.only Australian citizens
    • B.everyone
    • C.people above the legal age of consent

    Correct answer: B — everyone

    Everyone has the right to experience positive and safe relationships with their families, friends and loved ones.

  7. Question 7

    Australia's official national religion is

    • A.Christianity
    • B.there is no official national religion
    • C.Protestantism

    Correct answer: B — there is no official national religion

    Australia has no official national religion.

  8. Question 8

    In Australia, people should be able to express their ideas

    • A.only by writing to their Member of Parliament
    • B.freely, even if it is against the law
    • C.freely, so long as it is within the law

    Correct answer: C — freely, so long as it is within the law

    The booklet states: 'People in Australia should be able to express their ideas freely, so long as it is within the law.'

  9. Question 9

    Which of the following is an example of fair treatment under Australian law?

    • A.Europeans receive preferential treatment because Australia was historically a British colony
    • B.Fair treatment only applies to people who were born in Australia
    • C.Europeans and Asians are treated equally — no group receives preferential treatment based on national or ethnic origin

    Correct answer: C — Europeans and Asians are treated equally — no group receives preferential treatment based on national or ethnic origin

    Australian society values the equal rights of all people, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, race, or national or ethnic origin. People from different backgrounds are not given preferential treatment, nor discriminated against.

  10. Question 10

    Executive power is

    • A.the power to sign Bills into law
    • B.the power to interpret and apply the law
    • C.the power to put laws into practice

    Correct answer: C — the power to put laws into practice

    Executive power is the power to put the laws into practice.

  11. Question 11

    In the Commonwealth Coat of Arms, the shield in the centre represents

    • A.Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
    • B.the island groups in the Torres Strait
    • C.the six states and federation

    Correct answer: C — the six states and federation

    The shield in the centre represents the six states and federation.

  12. Question 12

    Freedom of association in Australia means

    • A.Australians cannot protest against a government action
    • B.individuals can be compelled to join certain religious organisations
    • C.Australians can gather freely with others

    Correct answer: C — Australians can gather freely with others

    The booklet states: 'Australians can gather freely with others, including to protest against a government action or an organisation.'

  13. Question 13

    A role of the Governor-General is

    • A.signing all Bills passed by Parliament into law
    • B.interpreting and applying the laws
    • C.appointing the Head of State

    Correct answer: A — signing all Bills passed by Parliament into law

    The Governor-General's role includes signing all Bills passed by the Australian Parliament into law (this is called Royal Assent).

  14. Question 14

    With respect to religion, the Australian government is

    • A.Judaeo-Christian
    • B.secular
    • C.Protestant

    Correct answer: B — secular

    The government in Australia is secular, which means it operates separately from churches or other religious entities.

  15. Question 15

    Which of the following is true about freedom of expression?

    • A.people can meet in public or private places for discussion
    • B.we do not have to respect other people's expression
    • C.it only applies to Australian citizens

    Correct answer: A — people can meet in public or private places for discussion

    People are free to meet in public or private places for social or political discussion.

  16. Question 16

    Which of these about Australian police is correct?

    • A.The police can change a penalty decided by a court
    • B.If police believe someone has broken the law, they can arrest them and bring them before a court
    • C.The police decide if a person is guilty or not

    Correct answer: B — If police believe someone has broken the law, they can arrest them and bring them before a court

    If the police believe that someone has broken the law, they can arrest them and bring them before a court of law.

  17. Question 17

    The background of the Commonwealth Coat of Arms is

    • A.the Union Jack
    • B.the Southern Cross
    • C.the golden wattle

    Correct answer: C — the golden wattle

    The background is the golden wattle, Australia's national flower.

  18. Question 18

    How many separate colonies existed before Federation in 1901?

    • A.Four separate colonies
    • B.Five separate colonies
    • C.Six separate, self-governing British colonies

    Correct answer: C — Six separate, self-governing British colonies

    Before 1901, Australia was made up of six separate, self-governing British colonies.

  19. Question 19

    Which of these statements about Aboriginal peoples is correct?

    • A.Their creation stories commence with the beginning of time.
    • B.They believe they are not central to the creation stories.
    • C.They have no traditional connection with the land.

    Correct answer: A — Their creation stories commence with the beginning of time.

    The Aboriginal peoples believe they are central to the creation stories of this land, and their creation stories commence with the beginning of time.

  20. Question 20

    Which of the following describes what 'respect for all individuals regardless of background' means in Australian democracy?

    • A.Every individual has rights and equality under Australian law; Australians are expected to treat each other with dignity regardless of race, gender, religion, disability, or other characteristics
    • B.Some groups have fewer rights based on their religious or cultural background
    • C.Respecting diversity means following religious laws instead of Australian laws

    Correct answer: A — Every individual has rights and equality under Australian law; Australians are expected to treat each other with dignity regardless of race, gender, religion, disability, or other characteristics

    This core democratic belief affirms that every individual, regardless of their background, race, country of origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, heritage, culture, politics, wealth or religion, has rights and equality under Australian law and must be treated with dignity and respect.