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Australian Citizenship Test Practice 2026

Practise for the Australian citizenship test with original questions written from Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond, the official study book. The real test has 20 multiple-choice questions in 45 minutes. You need at least 75% and every one of the 5 Australian values questions correct. Each practice set covers Australia and its people, democratic beliefs, rights and liberties, government and the law, and Australian values.

  • Citoyenneté
  • Australie
  • 120 questions
  • Vérifié le 11 octobre 2026

En bref

L’examen officiel comporte 20 questions. Pour réussir : 15 of 20 (75%) overall, and all 5 Australian values questions correct. Durée : 45 minutes. Organisé par : Department of Home Affairs. Entraînez-vous ici gratuitement avec 120 questions, chacune avec la réponse et une explication. Vérifié à partir des sources officielles le 11 octobre 2026.

À lire avant de vous entraînerCommencez par le guide « Australian Citizenship Test Study Guide » : des notes en langage clair, des schémas et les chiffres à retenir.

  1. Question 1 sur 20

    Who were the first inhabitants of Australia?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples were the first people to live in Australia.

  2. Question 2 sur 20

    Where are the Torres Strait Islands?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Between the northern tip of Queensland and Papua New Guinea

    Torres Strait Islander people come from the islands between the top of Queensland and Papua New Guinea.

  3. Question 3 sur 20

    How does Our Common Bond describe the cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. The oldest continuous cultures and traditions in the world

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have the oldest continuous cultures and traditions in the world.

  4. Question 4 sur 20

    About how many distinct Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages are there?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. More than 100

    There are more than 100 distinct Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages.

  5. Question 5 sur 20

    After which referendum were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples counted in official population estimates?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. The 1967 Referendum

    After the 1967 Referendum, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples were counted in official population figures.

  6. Question 6 sur 20

    When did the First Fleet arrive from Great Britain?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. 26 January 1788

    The First Fleet arrived on 26 January 1788. This date is now Australia Day.

  7. Question 7 sur 20

    How many ships were in the First Fleet?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. 11

    The First Fleet was made up of 11 ships that sailed from Great Britain.

  8. Question 8 sur 20

    Who was the first Governor of New South Wales?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Captain Arthur Phillip

    Captain Arthur Phillip led the First Fleet and became the first Governor of New South Wales.

  9. Question 9 sur 20

    Where did most early free settlers come from?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Great Britain and Ireland

    Early free settlers came mainly from Great Britain and Ireland, which shaped Australia's culture and politics.

  10. Question 10 sur 20

    In which year did the gold rush begin?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. 1851

    The gold rush began in 1851 in New South Wales and Victoria.

  11. Question 11 sur 20

    During the gold rush, which group became the first large group of migrants from outside Europe?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Chinese migrants

    Many Chinese people came during the gold rush. They were the first large group from outside Europe.

  12. Question 12 sur 20

    What happened on 1 January 1901?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. The colonies united to form the Commonwealth of Australia

    On 1 January 1901 the separate colonies joined together in a federation called the Commonwealth of Australia.

  13. Question 13 sur 20

    After World War II, which large group of people migrated to Australia?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Europeans who had lost their homelands

    After the war, many Europeans who had lost their homelands came to build new lives in Australia.

  14. Question 14 sur 20

    What is Australia's national language?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. English

    English is the national language and an important part of national identity.

  15. Question 15 sur 20

    How many states and mainland territories make up Australia?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Six states and two mainland territories

    Australia is a federation of six states and two mainland territories.

  16. Question 16 sur 20

    What is the capital city of Australia?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Canberra

    Canberra, in the Australian Capital Territory, is the national capital.

  17. Question 17 sur 20

    What is the capital city of Queensland?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Brisbane

    Brisbane is the capital of Queensland.

  18. Question 18 sur 20

    What is the capital city of Tasmania?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Hobart

    Hobart is the capital of Tasmania.

  19. Question 19 sur 20

    What is the capital city of the Northern Territory?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Darwin

    Darwin is the capital of the Northern Territory.

  20. Question 20 sur 20

    Which is the largest state in Australia?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Western Australia

    Western Australia is the largest state. Queensland is the second largest.

À savoir avant l’examen

  • The test is a computer-based, multiple-choice test in English with 20 questions chosen at random.
  • You have 45 minutes. To pass you need at least 15 of 20 (75%) and all 5 of the Australian values questions correct.
  • Questions on Australian values have been part of the test since 15 November 2020.
  • Most people applying for citizenship by conferral who are aged 18 to 59 get an appointment to sit the test. Others may have an interview instead.
  • All questions come from the testable section of Our Common Bond: Parts 1 to 4 and the glossary.
  • The test is in English only, but the testable section of Our Common Bond can be read in about 40 other languages.
  • At your appointment you must show original photo ID, such as a passport or Australian driver licence. Certified copies and photos of ID are not accepted.

Questions fréquentes

How many questions are on the Australian citizenship test?

20 multiple-choice questions, chosen at random. You have 45 minutes to answer them.

What is the pass mark for the Australian citizenship test?

You need at least 75% overall (15 of 20) and you must answer all 5 Australian values questions correctly. Missing even one values question means you do not pass.

What should I study for the citizenship test?

Study the testable section of Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond. It has four parts: Australia and its people; democratic beliefs, rights and liberties; government and the law; and Australian values.

Who has to sit the citizenship test?

Most applicants for citizenship by conferral aged 18 to 59 sit the test. Other applicants may have an interview instead.

Can I take the citizenship test in my own language?

No. The test is in English only. You can study from translated copies of the Our Common Bond testable section, which come in about 40 languages.

Is there an official practice test?

Yes. Home Affairs has a free sample test on its website. The questions on test day will be different.

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