Free Australian citizenship Practice Test - Page 23

Who was the first Governor of the colony of New South Wales ?

  • John Macarthur
  • Captain Arthur Phillip
  • Frank Cassidy
  • Watkin Tench
The first governor of the colony of New South Wales was Captain Arthur Phillip.

Why is communicating in English important for making the most of living and working in Australia?

  • English is the official language of Australia.
  • English is widely spoken in Australia.
  • English is necessary for accessing education and employment in Australia.
  • All of the above
Communicating in English is important for making the most of living and working in Australia.

Which is the second largest state of Australia?

  • Victoria
  • Queensland
  • Tasmania
  • The Australian Capital Territory
Queensland is the second largest state. It has the Torres Strait Islands in the north, tropical rainforests, temperate coastal areas and an often dry inland.

In the _______, the Northern Territory has the tropics.

  • South
  • North
  • West
  • East
The Northern Territory has the tropics in the north and red desert soil in the south.

What are the colours in the Australian National Flag?

  • Yellow, red and white
  • Blue, white and black
  • Yellow, red and blue
  • Blue, white and red
The Australian National Flag is blue, white and red.

On the Torres Strait Islander Flag, the blue panel that is in the center represents ________.

  • The Sea
  • The Land
  • The Sun
  • The island groups in the Torres Strait
The Torres Strait Islander Flag's blue panel in the centre represents the sea.

At major sporting events, at school and at Australian citizenship ceremonies, what is sung?

  • God save the King
  • The Star-Spangled Banner
  • Advance Australia Fair
  • God save the Queen
‘Advance Australia Fair’ is Australia’s national anthem. It is sung on occasions of national importance. It is also sung at Australian citizenship ceremonies, major sporting events and at school.

We can see a spirit of ___________ in Australia.

  • Leadership
  • Mateship
  • Whistleblowing
  • All of the above
In Australia, there is a spirit of ‘mateship’. This means we help and receive help from each other in times of need.

About equality of men and women in Australia, which of the following is true?

  • Women have less rights than men in Australia
  • In Australia, both men and women have equal rights
  • In Australia, men have less rights than women
  • None of the above
Men and women have equal rights in Australia. It is against the law to discriminate against a person because of their gender.

Who is responsible for conducting federal elections and referendums in Australia ?

  • The Australian Electoral Commission
  • The Australian Education Commission
  • The Australian Energy Commission
  • None of the above
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is a Commonwealth agency. It conducts federal elections and referendums and maintains the Commonwealth electoral roll.

Choose the correct statement from below.

  • Children born overseas to Australians cannot be registered as Australian citizens
  • Only if children are born in Australia and New Zealand, Australians can be registered as Australian citizens
  • Children born overseas to Australians can be registered as Australian citizens
  • None of the above
Australian citizens may have children born overseas. They can register their children as Australian citizens. The children then have the same rights and responsibilities of citizenship as children born in Australia.

Who was the first governor of the New South Wales colony?

  • Joseph Banks
  • Captain Arthur Phillip
  • Frank Cassidy
  • Philip Gidley
The first governor of the colony of New South Wales was Captain Arthur Phillip.

How many states and mainland territories make up Australia?

  • 4 and 2
  • 6 and 3
  • 6 and 6
  • 6 and 2
There are six states and two mainland territories in Australia. Each state has its own constitution and its own parliament.

What is the Australian Government responsible for ?

  • Bridges
  • Taxation
  • Schools
  • Forestry
The Australian Government is responsible for taxation.

________ is the responsibility of the Local governments.

  • Railways
  • Parks, playgrounds, swimming pools, sports grounds
  • Air safety and airports
  • Public transport
Local governments (and the Australian Capital Territory Government) are responsible for parks, playgrounds, swimming pools, sports grounds.

What is the key decision-making body of the Australian Government?

  • Lower House
  • Cabinet
  • Upper House
  • None of the above
Ministers with the most senior portfolios make up the Cabinet, which is the key decision making body of the Australian Government.

Of the following statements, identify the one that is true?

  • The car must be registered to drive a car in Australia
  • You must have a local driver's licence to drive a car in Australia
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
To drive a car in Australia, you must have a local driver’s licence and the car must be registered.

Often, a mate is your _____.

  • Enemy
  • Friend
  • Grandfather
  • Teacher
In Australia, there is a spirit of ‘mateship’. This means we help and receive help from each other in times of need. A mate is often a friend, but can also be a total stranger.

Of the following statements, which is true ?

  • Matters of national importance are discussed by members of the House of Representatives
  • Considering, debating and voting on proposals for new laws or changes to the laws is the work of the House of Representatives
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
The important work of the House of Representatives is to consider, debate and vote on proposals for new laws or changes to the laws. Members of the House of Representatives also discuss matters of national importance.

What services are local governments responsible for among the following?

  • Schools
  • Building permits
  • Foreign affairs
  • Roads and road traffic control
Local governments (and the Australian Capital Territory Government) are responsible for building permits.
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