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This Australian citizenship test is designed to familiarise you with the format of the official. You are advised to study the learning material in the official handbook before attempting the test.
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Question 1 of 20
1. Question
Which of these is an example of freedom of speech?
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Freedom of speech is the concept of the inherent human right to voice one’s opinion publicly without fear of censorship or punishment.
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Question 2 of 20
2. Question
What happened in Australia on 1 January 1901?
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The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1900 is the legal document that sets out the basic rules for the government of Australia. The Australian Constitution was originally passed as part of a British Act of Parliament in 1900. On 1 January 1901, when the Constitution took effect, the Australian colonies became one independent nation, the Commonwealth of Australia.
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Question 3 of 20
3. Question
What is the name of a proposal to make a law in parliament?
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A member of the Australian Parliament proposes a new law or a change to the law. This proposal is called a Bill.
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Question 4 of 20
4. Question
What is the number of MPs for each state and territory in the House of Representatives based on?
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The number of MPs for each state and territory is based on the size of the population.
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Question 5 of 20
5. Question
Which organisation conducts federal elections and referendums?
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The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is a Commonwealth agency. It conducts federal elections and referendums and maintains the Commonwealth electoral roll. The AEC is independent of the government.
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Question 6 of 20
6. Question
Who is Australia’s Head of State?
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Australia’s Head of State is the Queen of Australia, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
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Question 7 of 20
7. Question
Who is the representative of the Head of State in each Australian state?
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The Governor is the representative of the Head of State in each Australian state.
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Question 8 of 20
8. Question
Which of these is an example of a cultural or religious practice, that is against the Australian law?
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Most religions have rules, but these are not laws in Australia. Some religious or cultural practices, such as being married to more than one person at the same time, are against Australian law.
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Question 9 of 20
9. Question
In what way does a jury affect the court system?
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Jury service helps to make sure that the court system is open and fair.
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Question 10 of 20
10. Question
Who is required to pay taxes?
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Paying tax is required by law. Tax is collected by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) from both businesses and individuals.
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Question 11 of 20
11. Question
Who has the power to make and change the laws that govern the country?
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Australian citizens regularly vote for people to represent them in parliament. Only parliament has the power to make and change the laws that govern the country.
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Question 12 of 20
12. Question
Australians are treated differently depending on their country of origin.
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We expect all Australians to treat each other with dignity and respect, regardless of their race, country of origin, gender, sexual preference, marital status, age, disability, heritage, culture, politics, wealth or religion.
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Question 13 of 20
13. Question
Which of these statements about Australian freedoms is INCORRECT?
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We are free to meet with people in public or private places for social or political discussion. We can criticise the government, peacefully protest against government decisions and campaign to change laws.
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Question 14 of 20
14. Question
How many points does the Commonwealth Star have?
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The Commonwealth Star is under the Union Jack. This star has seven points, one point for each of the six states and one for the territories.
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Question 15 of 20
15. Question
What is Australia’s national flower?
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Australia’s national flower is the golden wattle. This small tree grows mainly in south-eastern Australia. It has bright green leaves and many golden yellow flowers in spring.
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Question 16 of 20
16. Question
What was the first British colony?
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New South Wales was the first colony established by the British.
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Question 17 of 20
17. Question
Great Barrier Reef runs along the eastern coast of which state?
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Queensland is the second largest state. The world famous Great Barrier Reef runs along its eastern coast.
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Question 18 of 20
18. Question
Which of these is the main town near the centre of Australia?
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Alice Springs is the main town near the centre of Australia.
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Question 19 of 20
19. Question
What does the ‘First Fleet’ refer to?
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European settlement started when the first 11 convict ships, which became known as the ‘First Fleet’, arrived from Great Britain on 26 January 1788.
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Question 20 of 20
20. Question
What was the population of Australia when the colonies united into a federation of states?
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In 1901, the colonies were united into a federation of states called the Commonwealth of Australia. At that time, Australia’s population was counted at about four million people. This number did not include the Indigenous people.
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