New Australian Citizenship Test 8 Practice Questions

Which colony in Australia was decided by the British Government to be the place for housing convicts?

New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
Western Australia

In 1786, Great Britain decided to send the convicts to the new colony of New South Wales. This was called ‘transportation’.

In 1901, Australia's official population of about four million did not include which group of people?

European immigrants
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Convicts
Australian-born citizens

Explanation

In 1901, Australia’s population was about four million. This number did not include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as it was not until after a Referendum in 1967 that they were included in official estimates of the Australian population.

A bill passed by the two parliament houses is always sent to the

The Queen
The Prime Minister
Governor-General
Governor

Explanation

If the majority of members in each House of Parliament agrees to the Bill, it goes to the Governor-General.

What does freedom of expression encompass, allowing individuals to express their views and engage in various forms of communication?

Only verbal communication in public spaces
Strictly written expression in literature
Limited to political discussions in private places
Art, film, music, and literature, as well as social or political discussions in public or private spaces

Explanation

Freedom of expression means people can express their views, including through art, flm, music and literature. People are free to meet in public or private places for social or political discussion.

Schools are the responsibility of

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

Explanation

State and territory governments are responsible for Schools.

Name the capital city of Queensland?

Brisbane
Melbourne
Canberra
Perth

Explanation

Queensland is the second largest state. Queensland’s capital city is Brisbane.

The First Fleet mainly consisted of...

Convicts
Explorers
Free settlers
None of the above

Explanation

European settlement started when the first 11 convict ships, which became known as the ‘First Fleet’, arrived from Great Britain on 26 January 1788.

At this time British laws were harsh and the jails could not hold the large number of people imprisoned for their crimes. To manage this problem, the British Government decided to transport convicts to the other side of the world: to the new colony of New South Wales.

Who are eligible to be part of the Defence Force and Public Service in Australia?

All citizens of Australia.
Any person including people belonging to other countries.
British people
None of the above

Explanation

While service in the Australian Defence Force is voluntary, a responsibility for Australian citizens is to defend Australia should the need arise.

What is the historic origin of Torres Strait Islanders?

Islands to the west of Queensland
Islands to the north of Queensland
Islands to the east of Queensland
None of the above

Explanation

Torres Strait Islanders are from islands to the north of Queensland. They have a distinct cultural identity.

What is the name given to a group of two persons or more formed for a particular responsibility or cause?

Members
Commission
Coalition
None of the above

Explanation

A group of people with an official responsibility. An independent commission organises the elections.

Choose the false statement below regarding the early 20th-century migration in Australia.

Increase in population to more than double.
Rise and fall of migration levels.
Programs to boost settlement of British migrants were formed.
None of the above

Explanation

Throughout the first half of the 20th century, migration levels rose and fell. There were programs to actively encourage British migrants to settle here, and many did.

Which of the following options does not spend tax money?

Private house and personal car.
Roads and railways.
Defence and social security.
None of the above

Explanation

Many of the benefts that Australians enjoy are made possible through taxes. Taxes are spent on services including government-funded healthcare and education, defence, roads and railways, and social security.

Name the state or territory that has the capital city of Australia.

New South Wales (NSW)
Queensland (Qld)
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
Northern Territory (NT)

Explanation

The Australian Capital Territory is situated between Sydney and Melbourne. It is the site of the nation’s capital city, Canberra.

What is the name given to two or more parties coming together based on a political plan?

Mixed Party
Joint Party
Coalition
None of the above

Explanation

The joining of two or more political parties, usually to form a government or opposition.

What is the name of the political ruling system that enables voters to elect candidates of their choice to govern the country and enact laws on their behalf?

Democracy
Communism
Dictatorship
None of the above

Explanation

In Australia’s parliamentary democracy, citizens have a say on how Australia is governed by voting for a person to represent them in parliament. If you are not correctly enrolled, you are not able to vote in an election.

The year the Australian Commonwealth was formed after the British colonies were unified was...

1401
1501
1901
1801

Explanation

On 1 January 1901, when the Constitution took effect, the Australian colonies became one independent nation, the Commonwealth of Australia.

What does the Commonwealth Coat of Arms represent for the Commonwealth of Australia?

Economic prosperity
Cultural diversity
National unity
Environmental sustainability

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 planning and delivery of services to the local community are done by...

Administrator
Governor-General
Councils
None of the above

Explanation

Councils are responsible for planning and delivering services to their local community.

Choose the false statement about ‘mateship’ in Australia?

Not helping a friend who requires assistance for keeping a medical appointment.
Bring a meal to a neighbour who is elderly.
Visit a lonely person.
None of the above

Explanation

Helping and receiving help from others, especially in difficult times.

Name the flag present on the top left part of the national flag of Australia.

Torres Strait Islander flag
Great Britain flag
Australian Aboriginal flag
None of the above

Explanation

The flag of Great Britain, known as the Union Jack, is in the top left corner. The flag represents our history of British settlement.

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