Australian citizenship practice test

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples — Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples were Australia's first inhabitants and have the oldest continuous cultures in the world.

26 January 1788 — The First Fleet of 11 convict ships arrived on 26 January 1788, the start of European settlement.

Canberra — Canberra, in the Australian Capital Territory, is Australia's capital and home to Parliament House and the High Court.

Western Australia — Western Australia is the largest state; Queensland is the second largest.

Tasmania — Tasmania is the smallest state and is separated from the mainland by the Bass Strait.

25 April — Anzac Day is on 25 April, the anniversary of the Anzac landing at Gallipoli in 1915.

The golden wattle — The golden wattle is Australia's national flower, and its colours give us green and gold.

The opal — The opal is Australia's national gemstone.

Green and gold — Green and gold are the national colours, taken from the golden wattle.

Seven — The star has seven points: one for each of the six states and one for the territories.

Advance Australia Fair — 'Advance Australia Fair' is the national anthem and is sung at citizenship ceremonies.

Darwin — Darwin is the capital of the Northern Territory.

A kangaroo and an emu — A kangaroo and an emu, both native animals, support the shield on each side.

A parliamentary democracy — Australia is a parliamentary democracy: government power comes from citizens who vote for representatives in parliament.

No person, group or religious rule is above the law — Under the Rule of Law everyone, including those in power, must obey Australia's laws.

18 years — Voting is compulsory for Australian citizens aged 18 years or over in federal and state or territory elections.

Serving on a jury if called to do so — Citizens must obey the law, vote, defend Australia should the need arise, and serve on a jury if called.

Applying for an Australian passport and re-entering Australia freely — Citizens can apply for an Australian passport and return to Australia without needing a visa.

People can join, or choose not to join, any legal organisation — People are free to join any legal group, such as a party, union or cultural group, and cannot be forced to join.

It operates separately from churches and other religious entities — The government is secular and Australia has no official national religion.

What you achieve should come from your talents, work and effort, not your wealth or background — A 'fair go' means equal opportunity, so there are no formal class distinctions in Australian society.

Australian citizens aged 18 or over who are not dual citizens — Seeking election is a privilege for citizens aged 18 or over who are not dual citizens.

Peaceful, without injuring anyone or damaging property — People may protest, but gatherings must obey the law: peaceful, with no injury to people or damage to property.

To decide whether a person is guilty or not guilty — A jury is a group of ordinary citizens who listen to the evidence and decide if a person is guilty or not guilty.

The King of Australia, His Majesty King Charles III — Australia is a constitutional monarchy and its Head of State is King Charles III.

The King, on the advice of the Prime Minister — The King appoints the Governor-General as his representative in Australia on the Prime Minister's advice.

The House of Representatives and the Senate — The Australian Parliament has two Houses: the House of Representatives and the Senate.

12 — Each state elects 12 senators, and the ACT and Northern Territory elect two each, for 76 in total.

The Premier — The Premier leads a state government; the Governor represents the King in the state.

A vote to change the Australian Constitution — A referendum is a vote to change the Australian Constitution.

A majority of voters nationally and a majority of voters in a majority of states — A 'double majority' is required: a national majority and a majority of voters in a majority of states.

The Governor-General signs it (Royal Assent) — A Bill becomes law when the Governor-General signs it, which is called Royal Assent.

The Australian (federal) Government — The Australian Government is responsible for immigration and citizenship, as well as defence and foreign affairs.

Local government — Local councils handle services such as rubbish collection, local roads and libraries.

1 January 1901 — On 1 January 1901 the colonies federated and the Australian Constitution came into effect.

They have no legal status; Australian law must be followed by everyone — Religious laws have no legal status in Australia; Australian law applies to everyone, even where it differs.

No, it is against the law — Polygamy and forced marriage are against the law in Australia and can lead to imprisonment.

Men and women have equal rights — Men and women have equal rights, including equal access to education, jobs, parliament, the police and the Defence Force.

The person with the best skills and experience — A job should go to the person with the best skills and experience, not because of gender, wealth or ethnicity.

Either the husband or the wife, even if the other wants to continue the marriage — Divorce is acceptable, and either spouse may apply to the courts even if the other wishes to stay married.

No, it is never acceptable and is a criminal offence — Violence against a spouse or partner is never acceptable and is a criminal offence, including within marriage.

Helping each other in times of need — Mateship means helping each other, for example taking a meal to an elderly neighbour or visiting someone who is sick.

They should make an effort to learn English, the national language — English is the national language and a unifying element, so people should make an effort to learn it; other languages are also valued.

Report it to Australian government authorities as soon as possible — Everyone has a responsibility to help keep society safe by reporting suspected serious crimes to the authorities.

Obey the request — The lawful actions of the police should be supported, and you should obey a lawful police request.

16 or 17, depending on the state or territory — The age of consent is 16 or 17 depending on the state or territory, and the laws are very strict.

Racism has no place in Australia, including racially offensive material online — Racism has no place in Australia, whether online, in public places or at sporting events.

Yes, the law allows two people to marry, including two men or two women — Under Australian law two people can marry each other, including two men or two women.

Promoting violence against a group because of their religion — It is never acceptable to promote violence against a person or group; it is against Australian values and law.

All Australian laws at all times — Dual citizens within Australia must follow all Australian laws at all times.