Australia & Its Peoplemedium

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples were included in official population estimates

Athroughout the first half of the 20th century
Bafter the gold rush of 1851
Cafter a Referendum in 1967

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Australia is one of the most multicultural nations in the world, with nearly half the population born overseas or having at least one parent born overseas. The citizenship test reflects this diversity by covering the many cultures that have contributed to Australian society.

To answer this correctly, think about the historical or cultural significance of the topic. Many questions in this section require you to understand the "why" behind key facts. This question is at a moderate difficulty level, similar to what you can expect on the actual citizenship test. Understanding the reasoning behind the answer is key.

Pay special attention to Indigenous Australian history and culture. Questions about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples appear regularly on the citizenship test, and understanding their significance is important. Explore more Australia & Its People practice questions to strengthen your preparation, or try a full practice test to simulate the real exam experience.

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