Australian Citizenship Test Practice 2026: Practice test 3

Practice test 3 of 6 for the Australian Citizenship Test Practice: 20 more questions with answers and explanations.

Citizenship
Australia
120 questions
Checked October 11, 2026

Question 1 of 20
What does the rule of law mean?
- Religious leaders can ignore the law
- All people are equal under the law and no one is above it
- Police can make their own laws
- Laws only apply to citizens
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Answer: B. All people are equal under the law and no one is above it
Under the rule of law, everyone must obey the law, including government, religious and community leaders.
Question 2 of 20
According to Australian democratic beliefs, how should people try to change the law?
- By refusing to obey the law
- Through discussion, peaceful persuasion and the democratic process
- By using violence
- By threatening members of parliament
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Answer: B. Through discussion, peaceful persuasion and the democratic process
Australians reject violence as a way to change someone's mind or the law.
Question 3 of 20
Under freedom of speech, which of these can Australians do?
- Encourage others to break the law
- Make false allegations about a person
- Encourage violence against a group
- Criticise the government and protest peacefully
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Answer: D. Criticise the government and protest peacefully
People can criticise the government and campaign for change, but speech must stay within the law.
Question 4 of 20
What does freedom of association mean?
- You must join a trade union to work
- You can join or leave any lawful group, and no one can force you to join
- Only citizens may join religious groups
- You must join a political party
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Answer: B. You can join or leave any lawful group, and no one can force you to join
People may form and join lawful groups such as parties, unions and religious or social groups, or choose not to join.
Question 5 of 20
What rule applies to people who gather to protest?
- Protests are never allowed
- Protests need approval from the Governor-General
- Protesters may damage property if they feel strongly
- The protest must be peaceful and lawful, with no one hurt and no property damaged
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Answer: D. The protest must be peaceful and lawful, with no one hurt and no property damaged
Australians can protest, but gatherings must obey the law and must not injure people or damage property.
Question 6 of 20
Does Australia have an official national religion?
- Yes, each state chooses one
- Yes, but only for citizens
- Yes, Christianity
- No, people may follow any religion or none
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Answer: D. No, people may follow any religion or none
Australia has no official religion. People are free to follow any religion, or none.
Question 7 of 20
What does it mean that Australia's government is secular?
- It is run by religious leaders
- It only employs Christians
- It bans all religions
- It operates separately from churches and other religious bodies
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Answer: D. It operates separately from churches and other religious bodies
A secular government is separate from religion and treats all citizens equally whatever their beliefs.
Question 8 of 20
A religious practice conflicts with an Australian law. Which one must be followed?
- Whichever the person prefers
- The law of the person's home country
- The religious practice
- Australian law
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Answer: D. Australian law
Religious practices must obey Australian law. Where they conflict, Australian law prevails.
Question 9 of 20
What do Australians mean by a 'fair go'?
- Everyone should have an equal chance to succeed, based on talent and effort
- Everyone should earn exactly the same
- Only people born in Australia should succeed
- Jobs should go to people from wealthy families
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Answer: A. Everyone should have an equal chance to succeed, based on talent and effort
A fair go means equal opportunity: success should come from talent, work and effort, not wealth or background.
Question 10 of 20
Do men and women have equal rights in Australia?
- Yes, and discrimination because of gender is against the law
- Only at work
- Only in some states
- No, men have more rights
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Answer: A. Yes, and discrimination because of gender is against the law
Men and women have equal rights, and treating someone differently because of their gender is against the law.
Question 11 of 20
Which of these is a responsibility of Australian citizens?
- Serving on a jury if called to do so
- Joining a political party
- Learning a second language
- Owning a home
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Answer: A. Serving on a jury if called to do so
Citizens must obey the law, vote, defend Australia should the need arise, and serve on a jury if called.
Question 12 of 20
Which of these is also a duty of every Australian citizen?
- Working for the government
- Travelling overseas
- Defending Australia should the need arise
- Joining a sports club
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Answer: C. Defending Australia should the need arise
Defending Australia should the need arise is one of the four responsibilities of citizenship.
Question 13 of 20
Which of these is a privilege of Australian citizenship?
- Applying for an Australian passport and re-entering Australia freely
- Not having to pay tax
- Choosing not to serve on a jury
- Not having to obey state laws
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Answer: A. Applying for an Australian passport and re-entering Australia freely
Citizens can get an Australian passport and come back to Australia without a visa.
Question 14 of 20
Who can seek election to an Australian parliament?
- Only people born in Australia
- Any permanent resident
- Any citizen aged 16 or over
- Citizens aged 18 or over who are not dual citizens
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Answer: D. Citizens aged 18 or over who are not dual citizens
Citizens aged 18 or over who do not hold another citizenship can stand for federal, state or territory parliament.
Question 15 of 20
An Australian citizen is in a serious accident overseas. What privilege of citizenship can help?
- Free hospital care in every country
- Ignoring that country's laws
- A free flight home from the army
- Asking for consular help from an Australian official
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Answer: D. Asking for consular help from an Australian official
Australian embassies, high commissions and consulates can help citizens in need overseas. Citizens must still obey local laws.
Question 16 of 20
A citizen's child is born overseas. What can the parent apply for?
- Australian citizenship by descent for the child
- A free Australian visa for life
- Automatic dual citizenship in every country
- A seat in parliament for the child
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Answer: A. Australian citizenship by descent for the child
Citizens can apply for a child born overseas to become an Australian citizen by descent.
Question 17 of 20
Which jobs can Australian citizens apply for as a privilege of citizenship?
- Any job without needing skills
- Jobs in the Australian Public Service or the Australian Defence Force
- Jobs reserved for one religion
- Jobs as a judge without training
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Answer: B. Jobs in the Australian Public Service or the Australian Defence Force
Citizenship lets you apply to work for the Australian Public Service or join the Army, Navy or Air Force.
Question 18 of 20
At what age do Australian citizens have to vote?
- 21
- 18
- 17
- 16
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Answer: B. 18
Voting is a responsibility for citizens aged 18 or over.
Question 19 of 20
In which of these must Australian citizens vote?
- Only federal elections
- Federal and state or territory elections, and referendums
- Only if they want to
- Only local council elections
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Answer: B. Federal and state or territory elections, and referendums
Voting is compulsory in federal and state or territory elections and in referendums.
Question 20 of 20
Is service in the Australian Defence Force compulsory?
- Yes, for all men aged 18
- Yes, but only in wartime for new citizens
- Yes, for all citizens for two years
- No, it is voluntary
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Answer: D. No, it is voluntary
Joining the Defence Force is voluntary, but citizens should be ready to defend Australia if needed.

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