New Australian Citizenship Test 13 Practice Questions

What is the minimum age required to contest in Australian elections?

Australian citizens aged 18 years or over can seek election to parliament at the federal, state or territory level.

Are all Australians allowed to be part of any legal establishment such as a trade union, political party, social, cultural, or religious group?

Explanation

Australians are free to join any legal organisation, such as a political party, trade union, religious, cultural or social group. People can also decide not to join.

What is the primary role of the House of Representatives in the Australian Parliament?

Enforcing existing laws
Advising the Prime Minister
Considering, debating, and voting on proposals for new laws
Representing individual states

Explanation

Members of Parliament and senators debate proposals for new laws in the Australian Parliament. The role of the House of Representatives is to consider, debate, and vote on proposals for new laws or changes to the laws, and discuss matters of national importance.

Name the capital city of the capital territory of Australia.

Hobart
Canberra
Adelaide
Brisbane

Explanation

Canberra is the capital city of Australian Capital Territory (ACT).

Which legal body can you approach to attend to legal issues that are heard by a magistrate or judge?

Parliament
Court
Hall
None of the above

Explanation

A place where legal cases are heard by a judge or magistrate.

Identify the false statement related to ATO (Australian Taxation Office).

The ATO ensures all citizens are aware of their tax rights and obligations to pay the precise tax amount.
Taxes are collected by the Australian Taxation Office.
Taxes are collected only from businesses.
None of the above

Explanation

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.

Name the colours found in the Australian Aboriginal flag?

Black, red and yellow.
Green, red, black and white.
Blue, yellow and white.
Green, blue, black and orange.

Explanation

The Australian Aboriginal Flag is black, red and yellow.

Who is authorised to create new laws and bring amends to the existing ones in Australia?

The governor-general
The Queen
Parliament
The king

Explanation

Only parliament has the power to make and change the laws that govern the country.

The total number of representatives elected to Senate is

Explanation

There are 76 representatives elected in total and they are called Senators.

Which of the following is the name given to the national anthem of Australia?

God Save the Queen
Advance Australia Fair
Forged from the Love of Liberty
The Star-Spangled Banner

Explanation

Australia’s national anthem is ‘Advance Australia Fair’.

Which government official takes over the State Governor’s role in the Northern Territory?

Minister
Governor-General
Senator
Administrator

Explanation

In the Northern Territory, an Administrator is appointed by the Governor-General. The role and responsibilities of the Administrator are similar to those of a state Governor.

In Australia, which of the following statements is true regarding equality?

Women and men have equal rights.
All people belong to one political party.
All Australians follow one religion.
None of the above

Explanation

Men and women have equal rights in Australia. It is against the law to discriminate against a person because of their gender.

The states and the Northern Territory are divided into ________

Local government areas
State government areas
Territory government areas
None of the above

Explanation

The states and the Northern Territory are divided into local government areas. These may be called cities, shires, towns or municipalities.

When did the British colonies unite to form the Commonwealth of Australia?

1401
1501
1901
1301

Explanation

In 1901, the colonies were united into a federation called the Commonwealth of Australia.

What type of Government is present in Australia?

Spiritual
Secular
Religious
Godly

Explanation

The government in Australia is secular. This means that there is no official national religion.

Name the second largest Australian state.

South Australia
Western Australia
New South Wales
Queensland

Explanation

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.

The national police force in Australia is also known by the name

Australian Peoples Police
Australian Reserve Police
Australian Federal Police
Australian Special Police

Explanation

Australia also has a national police force called the Australian Federal Police. The Australian Federal Police investigates crimes against federal laws, for example, drug trafficking, crimes against national security and crimes against the environment.

The act of carrying or buying drugs illegally for the purpose of selling is called

Consuming drugs
Drug therapy
Drug trafficking
None of the above

Explanation

Carrying or buying drugs to sell illegally.

The public transport in Australia is the responsibility of

State and territory governments
The Australian Government
Local governments
None of the above

Explanation

State and territory governments are responsible for public transport.

In every Australian state, the Head of the State is represented by the

The Queen
Governor
The Parliament
Governor-General

Explanation

In each of the states there is a Governor who represents the King in a role that is similar to the Governor-General.

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