Australian Citizenship Test case studies
Australian Citizenship Test · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The Australian citizenship test is the assessment most applicants for citizenship by conferral aged between 18 and 59 years sit at an appointment with the Department of Home Affairs; the same page notes that others may only have an interview. The test has two jobs at once: it assesses your English language skills and what you know about Australia and Australian citizenship. The Australian Citizenship Test case studies are 5 cases and about 3,045 words.
1The Enrolment Deadline That Falls on a Weekend
Priya became an Australian citizen eight weeks ago. Local council elections are coming up, and she wants to vote.
656 words, about 3 min2The Flag, the Pledge and the Reluctant Committee Member
A community sports club receives a small council grant. The grant deed requires the club to open its annual general meeting with an acknowledgement of country and to display the Australian flag at its clubrooms.
646 words, about 3 min3The Referendum That Needed More Than a Majority
A fictional advocacy group is campaigning on a proposed change to the Constitution. It has won over voters in the two most populous states and in the two territories, and it has a clear majority of the national popular vote - roughly 58 per cent.
563 words, about 3 min4The Visa Holder, the Census and the Question About Voting
Tomas has lived in Australia for four years on a temporary skilled visa. He works, pays tax, rents a house and has two children born in Australia.
586 words, about 3 min5The Council Meeting, the Translator and the Right to Speak
A local council is holding a public meeting about a proposed development. Mei, a ratepayer who has lived in the area for 20 years, wants to speak against it.
594 words, about 3 min