Part 2 : Citizenship Test 1

Men and women in Australia have to be treated the same by law, and it's not good to treat anyone badly just because of who they are. In 1788, Australia's journey with European people began when 11 ships with convicts showed up from Great Britain on January 26th.

Jump ahead to 1851, Australia found lots of gold, gold was discovered in New South Wales and Victoria, and suddenly everyone wanted in for a chance to become very wealthy.

I consider free speech extremely important here. We can share what's on our mind, through music, movies, art, or writing, about anything really. These democratic beliefs and liberties are fundamental to Australian society.

Still, saying mean things to others is very wrong. In Australia, respecting each other, no matter where you come from or what you believe in, is essentially the rule because being nice and polite is expected. To be an Australian citizen, there are a few things you must do: follow the laws, vote when it's time for elections or an enormous national choice (like a referendum), defend the country if things go sideways, and maybe serve on a jury to help decide what happens in court trials. Understanding these responsibilities is crucial for all citizens.

Services Australia is an organization here that helps out with all sorts of important services, such as health, welfare, and looking after young people through different support payments. Everyone here is free to declare themselves a part of any legal group or not.

Whether it regards politics, what you believe in, or just to convene with those who share your interests. And Australians have the freedom to protest but must stay wonderful and respectful, obeying the law all the way.

Discussing taxes, there's the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) that manages all the boring tax material and superannuation, making sure that the government has the money it needs to run programs Australians rely on. Understanding the government and law in Australia is an important part of citizenship.

A discerning reader may begin to register that serving in a jury, in Australia, is about being part of a group that helps figure out if someone did something wrong, according to the law; the feeling of looking out for each other, strong community service, and volunteering is rooted deeply in what Australians call mateship.

Helping and strengthening our community is very important here. These values are at the core of Australian society.

Last but not least, Australia started off with strong Christian undercurrents. Even today, a significant amount of Australians consider themselves Christians--but people from all religions live here. This diversity is a key aspect of modern Australia.

We have public holidays for Christian days such as Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Christmas Day. To learn more about Australian citizenship, including these cultural aspects, you can take practice tests online.