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.
Kort svar
Det officiella provet har 20 frågor. Godkänt: 15 of 20 (75%) overall, and all 5 Australian values questions correct. Tidsgräns: 45 minuter. Ansvarig: Department of Home Affairs. Öva gratis här med 120 frågor, alla med svar och förklaring. Kontrollerad mot officiella källor den 11 oktober 2026.
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Svar: B. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples were the first people to live in Australia.
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Svar: 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.
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Svar: 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.
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Svar: A. More than 100
There are more than 100 distinct Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages.
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Svar: C. The 1967 Referendum
After the 1967 Referendum, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples were counted in official population figures.
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Svar: A. 26 January 1788
The First Fleet arrived on 26 January 1788. This date is now Australia Day.
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Svar: B. 11
The First Fleet was made up of 11 ships that sailed from Great Britain.
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Svar: D. Captain Arthur Phillip
Captain Arthur Phillip led the First Fleet and became the first Governor of New South Wales.
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Svar: C. Great Britain and Ireland
Early free settlers came mainly from Great Britain and Ireland, which shaped Australia's culture and politics.
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Svar: A. 1851
The gold rush began in 1851 in New South Wales and Victoria.
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Svar: C. Chinese migrants
Many Chinese people came during the gold rush. They were the first large group from outside Europe.
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Svar: 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.
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Svar: C. Europeans who had lost their homelands
After the war, many Europeans who had lost their homelands came to build new lives in Australia.
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Svar: B. English
English is the national language and an important part of national identity.
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Svar: A. Six states and two mainland territories
Australia is a federation of six states and two mainland territories.
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Svar: A. Canberra
Canberra, in the Australian Capital Territory, is the national capital.
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Svar: B. Brisbane
Brisbane is the capital of Queensland.
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Svar: C. Hobart
Hobart is the capital of Tasmania.
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Svar: A. Darwin
Darwin is the capital of the Northern Territory.
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Svar: B. Western Australia
Western Australia is the largest state. Queensland is the second largest.
Tangentbord: 1–4 för att svara, Enter för nästa fråga.
Det riktiga provet: 15 of 20 (75%) overall, and all 5 Australian values questions correct
Bra att veta före provet
- 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.
Vanliga frågor
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.