Free Australian citizenship Practice Test - Page 7

What are the mainland territories of Australia ?

  • Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory
  • Australian Capital Territory and Southern Territory
  • Australian Capital Territory and Western Territory
  • Australian Capital Territory and Southern Territory
Explanation
The Commonwealth of Australia is a federation of states and territories. There are six states and two mainland territories. Mainland territories are Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and Northern Territory (NT).

_______ is the capital city of New South Wales.

  • Brisbane
  • Sydney
  • Melbourne
  • Perth
Explanation
New South Wales was the first colony established by the British. Sydney is the capital city of New South Wales and is the nation’s largest city.

What is the official symbol of the Commonwealth of Australia?

  • The Commonwealth Star
  • The Union Jack
  • The Commonwealth Coat of Arms
  • The Commonwealth Point
Explanation
The Commonwealth Coat of Arms is the official symbol of the Commonwealth of Australia. It represents our national unity. It identifies the authority and property of the Commonwealth of Australia.

The Commonwealth Coat of Arms symbolizes:

  • The native animals and flower
  • The Commonwealth of Australia
  • The Australian and its people
  • None of the above
Explanation
The Commonwealth Coat of Arms is the official symbol of the Commonwealth of Australia. It represents our national unity. It identifies the authority and property of the Commonwealth of Australia.

The Commonwealth Coat of Arms represents:

  • Australia's national army
  • Australia's federal states
  • Australia's national unity
Explanation
The Commonwealth Coat of Arms is the official symbol of the Commonwealth of Australia. It represents our national unity. It identifies the authority and property of the Commonwealth of Australia.

The Commonwealth Coat of Arms identifies:

  • The authority and property of the Commonwealth of Australia
  • The six states of Australia
  • The authority of the Australian army
  • The twenty states of Australia
Explanation
The Commonwealth Coat of Arms is the official symbol of the Commonwealth of Australia. It represents our national unity. It identifies the authority and property of the Commonwealth of Australia.

In the center of the Commonwealth Coat of Arms, what does the shield mean?

  • The six states and federation
  • The six British colonies
  • Australia's army shield
  • The ten states and federation
Explanation
The shield in the centre represents the six states and federation.

What is the native animal of Australia?

  • Sheep
  • Tiger
  • Kangaroo
  • Emus
Explanation
A kangaroo and an emu support the shield on each side. Kangaroos are native Australian animals and emus are native Australian birds.

What is the native bird of Australia?

  • Lyrebird
  • Emu
  • Kangaroo
  • Parrot
Explanation
A kangaroo and an emu support the shield on each side. Kangaroos are native Australian animals and emus are native Australian birds.

In the Commonwealth Coat of Arms, what sits above the shield?

  • A gold Commonwealth Star
  • A Southern Cross Star
  • A golden wattle flower
  • A silver Commonwealth Star
Explanation
A gold Commonwealth Star sits above the shield.

State the background of the Commonwealth Coat of Arms

  • The gold Commonwealth Star
  • The golden wattle flower
  • The Southern Cross Star
  • The silver wattle flower
Explanation
The background is the golden wattle, Australia’s national flower.

What is the national flower of Australia ?

  • The golden wattle
  • The golden poppy
  • The sun flower
  • Acacia longifolia
Explanation
Australia’s national flower is the golden wattle. This small tree grows mainly in south-eastern Australia.

Does every state and territory of Australia also have its own floral emblem?

  • Yes
  • No
Explanation
Each of the states and territories of Australia also has its own floral emblem.

The national colours of Australia are:

  • Green and yellow
  • Green and blue
  • Green and gold
  • Green and white
Explanation
Australia’s national colours are green and gold, the colours of the golden wattle. The uniforms of our national sports teams are usually green and gold.

The national colours of Australia come from:

  • The colours of the golden wattle
  • The colours of the sun flower
  • The colours of golden poppy
  • None of the above
Explanation
Australia’s national colours are green and gold, the colours of the golden wattle. The uniforms of our national sports teams are usually green and gold.

Which of the following is a duty/responsibility of the ATO?

  • The duty of the ATO is to ensure that all citizens are aware of their tax rights and obligations
  • The duty of the ATO is to ensure all citizens are paying the correct amount of tax
  • All of the above
Explanation
Paying tax is required by law. Tax is collected by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) from both businesses and individuals. The ATO works to ensure all citizens are aware of their tax rights and obligations to pay the correct amount of tax.

Identify the TRUE statement from below:

  • Australia's Head of State is the current Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
  • Australia's Head of State is the current King or Queen of the United Kingdom
  • Australia's Head of State is the current President of the United States of America
Explanation
Australia’s Head of State is the King of Australia, His Majesty King Charles III.

The individual who is elected to represent Australians in the House of Representatives is called ______.

  • Member of Parliament
  • Member of House
  • Member of Upper Home
  • Member of State
Explanation
Australia is divided into federal electorates. Australians in each electorate vote for one person to represent them in the House of Representatives. This representative is called a Member of Parliament (MP).

Of the following services, what is the Australian Government responsible for?

  • drains
  • the communications network and postal services
  • local roads
  • railways
Explanation
The Australian Government is responsible for postal services and the communications network.

___________ is Australia's largest state.

  • South Australia
  • Queensland
  • Western Australia
  • Victoria
Explanation
Western Australia is the largest state. The east of the state is mostly desert, while the south-west is a rich agricultural and wine-growing area.

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