Part 2 : Citizenship Test

In Australia, citizens who are 18 or older have to sign up to vote for who they want in charge and for big decisions about the country's rules. This is extremely important because voting is not a choice -- it's something you have to do. Besides voting, paying taxes is another big way people help out the local area.

When you work, whatever money you make, a part of it goes to the country to support various services. It's like giving a portion of your earnings to make Australia a better location for everyone. A really amazing thing about Australia is how everyone works together, especially when things get hard.

There's 'mateship,' which is essentially about helping others and getting help in return. Regardless of if the person is your friend or someone you've never met before. When someone's in trouble, you lend a hand. That's just how it works.

Australia was originally settled by Europeans in 1788 when the "First Fleet" of convict ships from Great Britain landed.

Since then, a significant quotient of people from different places have made Australia their home. I believe, as you might think also, that being able to join in and do things for your community is a big part of being Australian. You can join local groups, volunteer, or take part in politics and arts.

Something really important to remember is that in Australia, everyone is treated the same under the law.

Regardless of who you are or where you come from -- you have to play by the rules. Australian laws protect people from being treated unfairly and make sure that nobody can hurt someone's good name based on lies. Men and women have equal rights, especially in courts.

Now, even though a significant quotient of Australians connect with Christian traditions, Australia itself doesn't follow one specific religion; the government keeps it neutral, which basically means anyone can follow their religion without it being the country's official stance.

And lastly, it's pretty amazing to live in a country that's not only peaceful but also wants everyone to have the same chance to succeed.

It's called getting an 'equal chance,' and it simply means your future's based on how hard you work, not who your family is or how much money they have. The main idea of this: Australia values freedom and gives its people the power to shape its future, while insisting that everyone respects and supports each other, no matter what.