Australian Citizenship Test study guide
Australian Citizenship Test · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
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 Department describes the knowledge area as Australia, its people, beliefs, rights and liberties, laws and values - the four themes this practice set is organised around. Preparation advice from the Department is unusually simple. The Australian Citizenship Test study guide has 4 sections and about 1,328 words.
01Australia and Its People
This domain covers the land, the symbols and the shared story of the Australian people. You should be able to name the states and territories, recognise the national symbols, and explain the significance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the oldest continuous cultures in the world.
338 words, about 2 min02Australia's Democratic Beliefs, Rights and Liberties
This domain tests your understanding of how Australian democracy works and what freedoms citizens enjoy. The key ideas are peaceful change through elections, the rule of law, equality before the law, freedom of speech and religion, and the responsibilities that accompany rights.
330 words, about 2 min03Government and the Law in Australia
This domain covers how Australia is governed: the constitutional monarchy, the three levels of government, the separation of powers, parliament and the courts, and how laws are made. Head of state: the King, represented at federal level by the Governor-General and in each state by a Governor.
328 words, about 2 min04Australian Values
This domain asks you to understand and commit to the shared values that underpin Australian society. These values are not tied to any one culture or religion; they are the principles that allow a diverse society to function peacefully.
332 words, about 2 min