1.What is the capital city of Australia?
- Sydney
- Canberra
- Brisbane
- Melbourne
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Respuesta: Canberra
Canberra is the national capital, in the Australian Capital Territory. Sydney is the largest city, but it is the capital of New South Wales.
De la guía oficial: «Canberra is Australia’s capital city» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
Australia and Its People
2.Which body collects tax in Australia?
- The Australian Electoral Commission
- The Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
- Services Australia
- The Australian Federal Police
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Respuesta: The Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
Tax is paid out of the money you earn and is collected by the ATO. Taxes pay for services such as healthcare, education, defence and roads.
De la guía oficial: «is collected by the ATO» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
Democratic Beliefs, Rights and Liberties
3.Voting in Australian elections is by secret ballot.
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Respuesta: True
A secret ballot means you are free and safe to vote for any candidate. Nobody is allowed to know how you voted unless you choose to tell them.
De la guía oficial: «voting in an election is by secret ballot» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
Government and the Law
4.Physical violence against a spouse or partner is a criminal offence in Australia.
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Respuesta: True
Men and women are protected by the law from intimidation and violence. Violence against a spouse or partner is never acceptable.
De la guía oficial: «it is a criminal offence in Australia» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
Australian Values
5.On what date is Anzac Day commemorated each year?
- 26 January
- 25 April
- 1 January
- 11 November
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Respuesta: 25 April
Anzac Day is a solemn day of remembrance. It honours all Australians who served and died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.
De la guía oficial: «Anzac Day is commemorated on 25 April each year.» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
Australia and Its People
6.Australia has an official national religion.
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Respuesta: False
People in Australia are free to follow any religion they choose, or none. The government is secular and has no official religion.
De la guía oficial: «Australia has no official national religion.» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
Democratic Beliefs, Rights and Liberties
7.What is legislative power?
- The power to command the Defence Force
- The power to interpret laws
- The power to make laws
- The power to put laws into practice
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Respuesta: The power to make laws
The Constitution divides power three ways. Parliament has legislative power, which means it can make and change the laws.
De la guía oficial: «Legislative power is the power to make laws.» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
Government and the Law
8.Australian laws apply only to Australian citizens.
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Respuesta: False
The law applies to everyone who is in Australia. Whatever your background or culture, you must follow Australian laws.
De la guía oficial: «Australian laws apply to all people in Australia.» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
Australian Values
9.What is Australia’s national flower?
- The waratah
- The golden wattle
- The eucalyptus blossom
- The kangaroo paw
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Respuesta: The golden wattle
The golden wattle is a small tree that grows mainly in south-eastern Australia. Its green and gold are also the national colours.
De la guía oficial: «Australia’s national flower is the golden wattle.» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
Australia and Its People
10.What is Australia’s system of government?
- A parliamentary democracy
- A military government
- A presidential republic
- An absolute monarchy
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Respuesta: A parliamentary democracy
In a parliamentary democracy citizens vote for people to represent them in parliament. Those representatives must answer to the people at elections.
De la guía oficial: «Australia’s system of government is a parliamentary democracy.» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
Democratic Beliefs, Rights and Liberties
11.What is a proposal for a new law called?
- A portfolio
- A referendum
- A Bill
- An Act
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Respuesta: A Bill
A member of parliament who wants a new law, or a change to one, introduces a Bill. Both Houses consider, debate and vote on it.
De la guía oficial: «this proposal is called a ‘Bill’» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
Government and the Law
12.You should follow the law even if no one is watching.
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Respuesta: True
Commitment to the Rule of Law is an Australian value. Everybody should obey the law at all times, or face penalties.
De la guía oficial: «You should follow the law even if no one is watching.» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
Australian Values
13.On what date is Australia Day celebrated each year?
- 1 January
- 26 January
- 25 April
- 11 November
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Respuesta: 26 January
Australia Day is a public holiday in every state and territory. It is the anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788.
De la guía oficial: «On 26 January each year, we celebrate Australia Day.» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
Australia and Its People
14.In Australia a person can be forced to join a trade union.
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Respuesta: False
Freedom of association includes the freedom not to join. Nobody can be forced into joining an organisation.
De la guía oficial: «People can also decide not to join, and cannot be forced into doing so.» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
Democratic Beliefs, Rights and Liberties
15.According to the booklet, who is Australia’s Head of State?
- The Chief Justice
- The Prime Minister
- The Governor-General
- The King of Australia
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Respuesta: The King of Australia
Australia’s Head of State is the King of Australia, named in the booklet as King Charles III. The King does not have a day-to-day role in government.
De la guía oficial: «Australia’s Head of State is the King of Australia» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
Government and the Law
16.Voting is compulsory in Australia.
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Respuesta: True
Compulsory voting shows how important taking part in elections is. The power of the government comes from the people who vote.
De la guía oficial: «Voting is compulsory in Australia.» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
Australian Values
17.What is Australia’s national language?
- An Aboriginal language
- Australia has no national language
- English
- English and French
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Respuesta: English
English is the national language and part of the national identity. Other languages are valued too, including more than 100 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages.
De la guía oficial: «Australia’s national language is English.» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
Australia and Its People
18.From what age must Australian citizens vote in federal and state or territory elections?
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Respuesta: 18
Voting is a responsibility, right and privilege for citizens aged 18 or over. It is compulsory in federal and state or territory elections.
De la guía oficial: «all Australian citizens aged 18 years or over» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
Democratic Beliefs, Rights and Liberties
19.What is the leader of a state government called?
- The Chief Minister
- The Governor
- The Premier
- The Mayor
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Respuesta: The Premier
Each state has a Premier who leads its government. The Governor of a state represents the King.
De la guía oficial: «The leader of a state government» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
Government and the Law
20.What is “mateship”?
- Helping each other in times of need
- A kind of tax
- A sporting club
- A political party
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Respuesta: 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.
De la guía oficial: «We help each other in times of need.» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
Australian Values