Australia Citizenship2026
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Question bank last reviewed: 2026-07-27

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Australia and its people

4 of the 354 questions this section holds in the app.

01 Australia and its people

What is Australia's capital city?

  1. A Canberra.
  2. B Brisbane.
  3. C Perth.

Why

Canberra is the capital city of Australia.
02 Australia and its people

When did the separate colonies join together to become the Australian nation?

  1. A 1601
  2. B 1901
  3. C 2001

Why

In 1901, the separate colonies joined together as a federation of states called the Commonwealth of Australia.
03 Australia and its people

What are the colours of the Australian Aboriginal Flag?

  1. A Black, red and yellow.
  2. B Green, white and black.
  3. C Blue, white and green.

Why

The Australian Aboriginal Flag is black on the top half, red on the bottom half, with a yellow circle in the centre.
04 Australia and its people

On what date did the First Fleet arrive in Australia?

  1. A 25 April 1788
  2. B 14 January 1788
  3. C 26 January 1788

Why

The First Fleet of 11 ships from Great Britain arrived in Australia on 26 January 1788.

Australia’s democratic beliefs, rights and liberties

4 of the 213 questions this section holds in the app.

05 Australia’s democratic beliefs, rights and liberties

By law, Australian citizens aged 18 or over must

  1. A attend local council meetings.
  2. B vote in Australian elections.
  3. C join the Australian Defence Force.

Why

By law, Australian citizens aged 18 years or over must vote in federal and state or territory elections, and in a referendum.
06 Australia’s democratic beliefs, rights and liberties

Australians believe in freedom of speech. This means

  1. A people can say what they think about politics.
  2. B men have more legal rights than women.
  3. C everyone must follow a religion.

Why

Freedom of speech allows people to write and say what they think about any topic, including politics and the government, as long as they do not break the law.
07 Australia’s democratic beliefs, rights and liberties

Which is correct in Australian law?

  1. A Men and women have equal rights.
  2. B Men have more rights than women.
  3. C Women have more rights than men.

Why

Under Australian law, men and women have equal rights, and it is illegal to discriminate against someone based on their gender.
08 Australia’s democratic beliefs, rights and liberties

What are the rights of women in Australia?

  1. A All women in Australia must be married by the age of 35.
  2. B All women in Australia need their father's permission to marry.
  3. C Women in Australia under 20 are not allowed to marry.
  4. D Women in Australia have the right to choose who they marry.

Why

In Australia, men and women have equal rights, and women have the right to choose who they marry.

Government and the law in Australia

4 of the 455 questions this section holds in the app.

09 Government and the law in Australia

In Australia, a referendum is a vote to change

  1. A the Australian Government.
  2. B the Australian Constitution.
  3. C the Prime Minister.

Why

A referendum is a vote to change the Australian Constitution.
10 Government and the law in Australia

The Australian Constitution is a legal document that

  1. A contains religious rules.
  2. B contains rules of government.
  3. C can never be changed.

Why

The Australian Constitution is the legal document that sets out the basic rules for the government of Australia.
11 Government and the law in Australia

In Australia, the parliament

  1. A makes and changes the laws.
  2. B is chosen by the Prime Minister.
  3. C is controlled by judges.

Why

The Parliament makes and changes the laws in Australia.
12 Government and the law in Australia

The Governor-General represents

  1. A our head of state, the King of Australia.
  2. B a political party.
  3. C the current Prime Minister.

Why

The Governor-General is appointed by the King to represent him as Australia's Head of State.

Australian values

4 of the 181 questions this section holds in the app.

13 Australian values

What are Australia's core values?

  1. A Freedom, respect, fairness, and equal opportunity
  2. B Power, wealth, popularity, and success
  3. C Beauty, intelligence, strength, and dominance
  4. D Age, gender, religion, and nationality

Why

Australian values include freedom of speech, freedom of expression, freedom of religion, equality of opportunity, and mutual respect and tolerance.
14 Australian values

In Australia, the use of violence against a person is

  1. A acceptable if they are a different religion.
  2. B acceptable if they have a different opinion.
  3. C never acceptable and it is against the law.

Why

In Australia, the use of violence against a person is never acceptable and it is against the law.
15 Australian values

In Australia, volunteering is important because

  1. A it strengthens our community.
  2. B it earns people lots of money.
  3. C we have to do it by law.

Why

Volunteering is a highly valued activity in Australia that helps to build and strengthen communities.
16 Australian values

Why is it important for people living in Australia to learn English?

  1. A Only native English speakers can become Australian citizens.
  2. B English is the only language spoken in Australian communities.
  3. C Speaking English helps people get an education and a job.

Why

English is Australia's national language, and learning it is important for getting an education, finding a job, and integrating into society.

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