Australian Values: Australia citizenship test questions
Practice questions for the Australia citizenship test.
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20 free sample questions
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1.Physical violence against a spouse or partner is a criminal offence in Australia.
- True
- False
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Answer: True
Men and women are protected by the law from intimidation and violence. Violence against a spouse or partner is never acceptable.
From the official guide: “it is a criminal offence in Australia” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
2.Australian laws apply only to Australian citizens.
- True
- False
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Answer: False
The law applies to everyone who is in Australia. Whatever your background or culture, you must follow Australian laws.
From the official guide: “Australian laws apply to all people in Australia.” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
3.You should follow the law even if no one is watching.
- True
- False
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Answer: True
Commitment to the Rule of Law is an Australian value. Everybody should obey the law at all times, or face penalties.
From the official guide: “You should follow the law even if no one is watching.” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
4.Voting is compulsory in Australia.
- True
- False
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Answer: True
Compulsory voting shows how important taking part in elections is. The power of the government comes from the people who vote.
From the official guide: “Voting is compulsory in Australia.” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
5.What is “mateship”?
- Helping each other in times of need
- A kind of tax
- A sporting club
- A political party
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Answer: Helping each other in times of need
Mateship might mean taking a meal to an elderly neighbour or driving a friend to a medical appointment. It is behind Australia’s strong tradition of community service and volunteering.
From the official guide: “We help each other in times of need.” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
6.Under the Rule of Law, who is above the law?
- Religious leaders
- The police
- No person or group
- The Prime Minister
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Answer: No person or group
All Australians are equal in relation to the law. Laws and legal systems protect everyone and apply to everyone.
From the official guide: “no person or group is above the law” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
7.Someone shares racially offensive material on the internet. What does the booklet say about this?
- Racism has no place in Australia, and this is an example of it
- It only matters at a sporting event
- It is acceptable in a private group
- It is acceptable if it is meant as a joke
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Answer: Racism has no place in Australia, and this is an example of it
Racism includes creating or sharing racially offensive material online or in other publications. It also includes racially abusive comments in a public place or at a sporting event.
From the official guide: “Racism has no place in Australia.” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
8.A group of people protest peacefully against a decision of the government. Is that allowed in Australia?
- Only if they are all citizens
- Only with a minister’s written permission
- No: protesting against the government is illegal
- Yes: tolerance of peaceful public protest is an essential part of democracy
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Answer: Yes: tolerance of peaceful public protest is an essential part of democracy
Freedom of speech lets people say what they think and protest peacefully. Protests must stay within the law.
From the official guide: “tolerance of peaceful public protest is an essential part of democracy” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
9.An Australian citizen who is also a citizen of another country must still follow all Australian laws while in Australia.
- True
- False
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Answer: True
Dual citizenship does not change this. Some Australian laws must be followed by Australian citizens even when they are overseas.
From the official guide: “an Australian citizen within Australia must follow all Australian laws at all times” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
10.Newspapers, television and radio outlets have the same freedom of speech as individuals.
- True
- False
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Answer: True
People are free to say and write what they think about any topic. The booklet says the news media have the same freedom.
From the official guide: “Newspapers, television and radio outlets have the same freedom.” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
11.Who determines Australia’s laws?
- Religious leaders
- The King
- The police
- Parliaments elected by the people
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Answer: Parliaments elected by the people
Australia is a parliamentary democracy. Because citizens vote for the people who sit in parliament, they are involved in how the country is governed.
From the official guide: “Our laws are determined by parliaments elected by the people.” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
12.Verbal abuse is legal in Australia as long as there is no physical violence.
- True
- False
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Answer: False
Individuals must respect the freedom and dignity of others. Violence of any kind, including verbal and physical abuse, is illegal.
From the official guide: “Violence of any kind, including verbal and physical abuse, is illegal.” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
13.Freedom of speech means it is acceptable to promote violence against a group of people because of their religion.
- True
- False
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Answer: False
People may express their ideas freely so long as it is within the law. Promoting violence against a person or group is against Australian values and the law.
From the official guide: “It is never acceptable to promote violence against another person or group of people” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
14.According to the idea of a “fair go”, on what should getting a job be based?
- Their gender
- A person’s skills and experience
- Their ethnicity
- Their family’s wealth
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Answer: A person’s skills and experience
Everyone deserves an equal opportunity to succeed. When an organisation fills a job, the law supports choosing the person with the best skills and experience.
From the official guide: “a person should get a job based on their skills and experience” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
15.According to the booklet, what are Australian values based on?
- Wealth, tradition and loyalty to one’s family
- Freedom, respect, fairness and equality of opportunity
- Strength, obedience and silence
- Religion, language and ancestry
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Answer: Freedom, respect, fairness and equality of opportunity
These values are described as central to Australia remaining a secure, prosperous and peaceful place to live. Citizenship is about living them out every day.
From the official guide: “Australian values based on freedom, respect, fairness and equality of opportunity” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
16.You suspect a neighbour may be planning a serious crime. What should you do?
- Confront the neighbour yourself
- Report it to Australian government authorities as soon as possible
- Tell only your other neighbours
- Keep it to yourself
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Answer: Report it to Australian government authorities as soon as possible
Everyone has a responsibility to help protect Australian society. Reporting such concerns helps to protect the safety of the community.
From the official guide: “they should report this to Australian government authorities as soon as possible” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
17.Under Australian law, two men or two women can marry each other.
- True
- False
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Answer: True
Australian society values the equal rights of all people, regardless of gender or sexual orientation. Two people can marry each other under the law.
From the official guide: “including marriage between two men or two women” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
18.What do mutual respect and tolerance mean, according to the booklet?
- Keeping your opinions to yourself
- Avoiding people who disagree with you
- Agreeing with everyone
- Listening to others and respecting their views, even when they differ from your own
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Answer: Listening to others and respecting their views, even when they differ from your own
Australians believe in peaceful disagreement. People should be tolerant of each other where they find that they disagree.
From the official guide: “even when they are different from your own” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
19.Why does the booklet say it is important to learn to speak English?
- It helps to get an education and a job, and to integrate into the community
- It is the only language allowed in public
- It lowers the tax you pay
- It is needed to get a driver’s licence
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Answer: It helps to get an education and a job, and to integrate into the community
English is valued as the national language and as something that unifies society. People living in Australia should make an effort to learn it.
From the official guide: “it helps to get an education, a job, and better integrate into the community” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
20.Which of these is an example of cyber abuse given in the booklet?
- Reading the news online
- Shopping online
- Sending an email to a friend
- Stalking a person online
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Answer: Stalking a person online
Online abuse is not accepted in Australia. Examples include stalking a person online and sharing sexual photos or videos without consent, and many forms are illegal.
From the official guide: “stalking a person online” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
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