Australia citizenship test practice questions

1. The arrival of the First Fleet
2. The landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps at Gallipoli
3. Australian federation
4. The opening of Parliament

Answer: B. The landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps at Gallipoli

Anzac Day commemorates the landing at Gallipoli in 1915 and honours service personnel.

1. Sydney
2. Melbourne
3. Canberra
4. Perth

Answer: C. Canberra

Canberra is Australia’s capital city.

1. Blue and white
2. Green and gold
3. Red and yellow
4. Black and red

Answer: B. Green and gold

Green and gold are Australia’s national colours.

1. Only citizens must obey laws
2. No person or group is above the law
3. Parliament can ignore courts
4. Police make all laws

Answer: B. No person or group is above the law

Under the rule of law, everyone is subject to and must obey the law.

1. To vote in federal and state or territory elections
2. To own a house
3. To serve in the military
4. To join a political party

Answer: A. To vote in federal and state or territory elections

Enrolling and voting is compulsory for eligible Australian citizens aged 18 and over.

1. Advance Australia Fair
2. Waltzing Matilda
3. God Save the King
4. Southern Cross Forever

Answer: A. Advance Australia Fair

Advance Australia Fair is Australia’s national anthem.

1. Four
2. Five
3. Six
4. Eight

Answer: C. Six

Australia has six states, as well as two mainland territories.

1. The local council
2. The Federal Parliament
3. The state court
4. The Cabinet

Answer: B. The Federal Parliament

The Commonwealth Parliament is Australia’s federal parliament.

1. Only one religion is allowed
2. People may follow any religion or no religion
3. Religion is compulsory
4. Religious leaders make laws

Answer: B. People may follow any religion or no religion

Australians are free to follow any religion or no religion, within the law.

1. The first meeting of Parliament
2. The arrival of the First Fleet from Great Britain
3. The opening of the Sydney Opera House
4. The end of World War II

Answer: B. The arrival of the First Fleet from Great Britain

Australia Day marks the anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788.

1. 1901
2. 1788
3. 1851
4. 1945

Answer: A. 1901

The colonies united as the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901.

1. The House of Representatives and the Senate
2. The Cabinet and the High Court
3. The Commons and Lords
4. The states and territories

Answer: A. The House of Representatives and the Senate

The Australian Parliament has the House of Representatives and the Senate.

1. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
2. Only British settlers
3. Only people born after Federation
4. European explorers

Answer: A. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are Australia’s First Peoples.

1. Golden wattle
2. Red rose
3. Maple leaf
4. Silver fern

Answer: A. Golden wattle

Golden wattle is Australia’s national floral emblem.

1. The High Court of Australia
2. The Federal Cabinet
3. The Senate
4. The local court

Answer: A. The High Court of Australia

The High Court is Australia’s highest court.

1. To ask voters to approve a proposed constitutional change
2. To elect a Prime Minister directly
3. To choose the national anthem every year
4. To replace all state governments

Answer: A. To ask voters to approve a proposed constitutional change

Constitutional change generally requires approval by voters in a referendum.

1. 25 April
2. 1 January
3. 26 January
4. 11 November

Answer: A. 25 April

Anzac Day is observed on 25 April.

1. The authority of the Australian Government
2. A single local council
3. Only the state of Victoria
4. The national currency

Answer: A. The authority of the Australian Government

The Commonwealth Coat of Arms is an official symbol of the Australian Government.

1. Yes, within the law
2. No, only ministers may speak
3. No, political discussion is banned
4. Only during elections

Answer: A. Yes, within the law

Freedom of speech and lawful peaceful debate are Australian democratic values.

1. Yes
2. No, men always have more rights
3. No, women may not vote
4. Only in federal elections

Answer: A. Yes

Equality of opportunity for men and women is part of Australian values.