Australian Citizenship Test Practice 2026: Practice test 6

Practice test 6 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
Is it acceptable to promote violence against a group because of their religion?
- Yes, if done online
- Yes, under freedom of speech
- Yes, if the group agrees
- No, it is against the law
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Answer: D. No, it is against the law
Freedom of speech has limits. Promoting violence against any person or group is against the law.
Question 2 of 20
Is polygamy, being married to more than one person at the same time, legal in Australia?
- No, it is against the law
- Yes, if you married overseas
- Yes, if your religion allows it
- Yes, with council approval
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Answer: A. No, it is against the law
Polygamy is illegal in Australia and can result in severe penalties.
Question 3 of 20
A family arranges for their daughter to marry someone she does not want to marry. What is true?
- It is legal if it follows religious law
- It is legal if she is over 16
- It is legal if the family agrees
- Forced marriage is against the law
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Answer: D. Forced marriage is against the law
Both people must freely choose to marry. Forced marriage is illegal and can lead to prison.
Question 4 of 20
In Australia, can two men or two women marry each other?
- No
- Yes
- Only in some states
- Only overseas
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Answer: B. Yes
Under Australian law, two people may marry each other, including two men or two women.
Question 5 of 20
A married woman wants a divorce, but her husband does not. What is true?
- Divorce is not allowed in Australia
- Either spouse may apply to the courts for a divorce
- Only the husband can apply for divorce
- She needs her husband's permission
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Answer: B. Either spouse may apply to the courts for a divorce
Divorce is acceptable in Australia, and either partner can apply even if the other wants to stay married.
Question 6 of 20
A woman and a man apply for the same job. The woman has better skills and experience. What should happen?
- The older person must get the job
- The woman can get the job because she is the best person for it
- The man must get the job
- The job must stay empty
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Answer: B. The woman can get the job because she is the best person for it
Jobs should go to the person with the best skills and experience, not be decided by gender.
Question 7 of 20
Is it ever acceptable to use physical violence against your spouse or partner?
- Yes, if they disobey you
- No, it is never acceptable and is a crime
- Yes, if your culture allows it
- Yes, in private
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Answer: B. No, it is never acceptable and is a crime
Physical violence against a spouse or partner is never acceptable and is a criminal offence.
Question 8 of 20
What is the age of sexual consent in Australia?
- 21 everywhere
- 14 everywhere
- 16 or 17, depending on the state or territory
- 15 everywhere
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Answer: C. 16 or 17, depending on the state or territory
The age of consent is 16 or 17 depending on where you live, and sex with someone below that age is a crime.
Question 9 of 20
What does 'mateship' mean in Australia?
- Joining the army
- Choosing a marriage partner
- Only spending time with friends from your own country
- Helping one another, especially in hard times
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Answer: D. Helping one another, especially in hard times
Mateship is about helping others in need, such as cooking a meal for an elderly neighbour.
Question 10 of 20
You see a child being abused. What should you do?
- Wait to see if it happens again
- Only tell your friends
- Ignore it because it is a family matter
- Report it to the police
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Answer: D. Report it to the police
Anyone who knows of or sees child abuse should report it to the police.
Question 11 of 20
You learn that a neighbour is planning a serious crime. What should you do?
- Tell the authorities as soon as possible
- Warn your neighbour that police might come
- Wait until the crime happens
- Keep it secret to protect your neighbour
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Answer: A. Tell the authorities as soon as possible
Helping to keep society safe means reporting suspected plans for serious crime to the authorities.
Question 12 of 20
Is it acceptable to share sexual photos of a person online without their consent?
- Yes, if you took the photos
- Yes, on a private group chat
- Yes, if the photos are old
- No, it is cyber abuse and can be illegal
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Answer: D. No, it is cyber abuse and can be illegal
Cyber abuse, such as sharing intimate images without consent or stalking online, is not accepted and is often illegal.
Question 13 of 20
A fan shouts racially abusive comments at a player during a sporting match. What is true?
- Racism has no place in Australia and this is not acceptable
- It is fine because it is only sport
- It is allowed under freedom of speech
- It is fine if the crowd agrees
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Answer: A. Racism has no place in Australia and this is not acceptable
Racially abusive comments in public or at sporting events, or online, are not acceptable.
Question 14 of 20
Can an Australian citizen also hold the citizenship of another country?
- Only for five years
- Yes, if the other country's laws allow it
- No, never
- Only if they were born in Australia
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Answer: B. Yes, if the other country's laws allow it
Dual or multiple citizenship is allowed if the other country's laws permit it.
Question 15 of 20
Is it legal for an Australian to be involved in sexual activity with a child under 16 while overseas?
- No, it is illegal for Australians anywhere
- Yes, if they are a dual citizen
- Yes, if it is legal in that country
- Yes, if they are on holiday
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Answer: A. No, it is illegal for Australians anywhere
Some Australian laws apply overseas. Sexual activity with a child under 16 is illegal for Australians here or abroad.
Question 16 of 20
Which of these would undermine Australia's security?
- Learning English
- Joining a sports club
- Voting in an election
- Sharing official government secrets on social media
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Answer: D. Sharing official government secrets on social media
Citizens should not undermine Australia's interests and security, for example by sharing government secrets.
Question 17 of 20
What does tolerance mean?
- Agreeing with everyone about everything
- Listening to others and respecting their views, even when you disagree
- Only mixing with people like you
- Never speaking about politics
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Answer: B. Listening to others and respecting their views, even when you disagree
Australians value peaceful disagreement and respecting other people's views.
Question 18 of 20
Why is it important for people in Australia to learn English?
- It is the national language and helps with work, education and joining in the community
- It is needed only to vote
- It is the only language people may speak at home
- It is needed only for tourists
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Answer: A. It is the national language and helps with work, education and joining in the community
English is an important unifying element of society, and migrants should make an effort to learn it.
Question 19 of 20
Does Australian law give special treatment to people of one religion?
- Yes, each state picks a favoured religion
- No, people of all faiths are treated the same
- Yes, Christians get special rights
- Yes, the largest religion makes the laws
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Answer: B. No, people of all faiths are treated the same
The law does not favour or discriminate against anyone based on religion. Buddhists and Christians, for example, are treated the same.
Question 20 of 20
Which of these shows respect for Australian values?
- Treating people with dignity whatever their race, religion, gender or age
- Spreading fear about an ethnic community
- Refusing to work with people from other cultures
- Using threats to win an argument
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Answer: A. Treating people with dignity whatever their race, religion, gender or age
All Australians are expected to treat each other with dignity and respect, regardless of background.

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