Australian citizenship test questions and answers (2026)

The real test is 20 multiple-choice questions in 45 minutes, with a 75% pass mark and 5 Australian Values questions that must all be correct — and everything testable comes from the official booklet Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond (new to the format? Start with what is on the test).

Below are 10 practice questions taken directly from our free practice app — real items from its 500-question bank, not questions written for this page. Each one shows the answer, a short explanation, and the booklet section and page it was verified against (how that verification works), grouped by the four official test areas.

Australia and its people

1. In what year did the colonies federate as the Commonwealth of Australia?

1788
1851
1967
1901

Answer: 1901
Federation took place on 1 January 1901, when the separate colonies united to form one nation — the Commonwealth of Australia.
Verified — Our Common Bond, Federation, page 25.

2. What is the capital city of Australia?

Melbourne
Brisbane
Canberra
Sydney

Answer: Canberra
Canberra is Australia's national capital and the seat of federal parliament.
Verified — Our Common Bond, Capital of Australia, page 10.

3. What are Australia's national colours?

Blue and gold
Green and gold
Red, white and blue
Black and white

Answer: Green and gold
Green and gold are the national colours.
Verified — Our Common Bond, National colours, page 15.

Australia's democratic beliefs, rights and liberties

4. At what age does voting become a responsibility?

18 years or over
16 years, with parental consent
21 years
No minimum age

Answer: 18 years or over
Citizens 18+ must vote in elections and referendums.
Verified — Our Common Bond, Voting age, page 21.

5. What is a referendum?

A general election held to choose members of parliament
A court case heard by the High Court
A meeting of ministers
A vote by the people to change the Constitution

Answer: A vote by the people to change the Constitution
A referendum changes the Constitution through a vote of the people.
Verified — Our Common Bond, Referendum, page 21.

Government and the law in Australia

6. What are the three levels of government in Australia?

National, regional and village
Parliament, courts and police
Federal, state/territory and local
Federal, royal and local

Answer: Federal, state/territory and local
Government operates at the federal, state/territory and local levels — parliament, courts and police are institutions within government, not levels of it.
Verified — Our Common Bond, Three levels of government, page 29.

7. The Constitution divides power between which three arms?

Senate, House and Cabinet
Legislative, executive and judicial
Federal, state and local
King, parliament and police

Answer: Legislative, executive and judicial
Legislative, executive and judicial power are separated so no one group holds all power — 'federal, state and local' are levels of government, not arms of power.
Verified — Our Common Bond, Three arms of government, page 26.

8. Who is Australia's Head of State?

The King of Australia, King Charles III
The Prime Minister
The Governor-General
The President

Answer: The King of Australia, King Charles III
The Head of State is the King; the Governor-General is his representative.
Verified — Our Common Bond, Head of State, page 26.

Australian values

9. Under the Rule of Law, who is above the law in Australia?

Government leaders
Religious leaders
Wealthy people who can afford the best lawyers
No person or group is above the law

Answer: No person or group is above the law
Everyone — including leaders, police and the wealthy — is equal under the law and must obey it.
Verified — Our Common Bond, Australian values — Rule of Law, page 34.

10. Does Australia have an official national religion?

Yes, but it applies only to Australian citizens
No religion is allowed
No — Australia is secular with no official religion
Yes — Christianity

Answer: No — Australia is secular with no official religion
Australia is secular: people may follow any religion or none.
Verified — Our Common Bond, Australian values — Freedom of religion, page 35.

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These 10 questions show the style and level of the test, but they can't tell you whether you'd pass it. The free practice app has all 500 source-verified questions, plain-English lessons, and unlimited mock exams scored with the real two-part rule — 20 questions, 45 minutes, 75% to pass and a values section that must be all-correct (see how the pass mark works). It runs in your browser with no sign-up, no ads and no tracking, and works offline after the first load.

Frequently asked questions

Are these real Australian citizenship test questions?

They are real practice questions from our free app — not copies of official exam questions. Each one is verified against the testable sections of Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond and cites the booklet section and page it comes from — the same sections the real test draws on.

How many practice questions are there?

This page shows a 10-question sample. The free practice app has 500 source-verified questions across every testable topic, plus lessons and mock exams that mirror the real format.

Where do the practice questions and answers come from?

Every question is written from the testable sections of the official booklet Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond, published by the Department of Home Affairs, and each answer cites the booklet section and page it was verified against.

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