Australian Citizenship Practice Test 1 (2026)

✓ Correct answer: C — Between 65,000 and 40,000 years ago

The archaeological record indicates Aboriginal peoples arrived between 65,000 and 40,000 years ago.

✓ Correct answer: A — Mainland Australia and Tasmania

Historically, Aboriginal people are from mainland Australia and Tasmania.

✓ Correct answer: A — Their connection with the land

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have a deep connection with the land, expressed through their stories, art and dance.

✓ Correct answer: C — Diverse and an important part of Australia's national identity

Indigenous cultures are diverse and an important part of Australia's national identity.

✓ Correct answer: B — Approximately three per cent

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make up approximately three per cent of the Australian population.

✓ Correct answer: C — To decide if a person has broken the law and determine the penalty

The courts in Australia are responsible for deciding whether a person has broken the law and determining the penalty.

✓ Correct answer: C — Yes, courts in Australia operate independently

Australian courts are independent and base their decisions solely on the evidence presented.

✓ Correct answer: C — The evidence presented before them

Courts in Australia can only base their decisions on the evidence provided in a case.

✓ Correct answer: C — The judge or magistrate

The judge or magistrate is the highest authority in a court and ensures fair decision-making.

✓ Correct answer: B — Yes, they are independent and no one can tell them what to decide

Judges and magistrates are independent and their decisions are based solely on the law and evidence.

✓ Correct answer: C — Tolerance of peaceful public protest

Tolerance of peaceful public protest is described as an essential part of democracy.

✓ Correct answer: A — Other people's freedom of speech and freedom of expression

We must also respect other people's freedom of speech and freedom of expression.

✓ Correct answer: C — No, it is illegal to make false allegations

It is illegal to make false allegations in Australia.

✓ Correct answer: C — The right to form and join associations to pursue common goals

Freedom of association is the right to form and join associations to pursue common goals.

✓ Correct answer: B — No, people cannot be forced into joining an organisation

People can decide not to join an organisation and cannot be forced into doing so.

✓ Correct answer: C — Writing to your local MP to express concern about a government policy

Writing to an elected representative to express concern is a lawful and encouraged form of expression.

✓ Correct answer: A — Yes — criticising government leaders is protected under freedom of speech

Freedom of speech in Australia protects the right to criticise politicians and government policies.

✓ Correct answer: B — Sending a message threatening to harm someone

Threatening to harm someone is a criminal offence and is not protected speech.

✓ Correct answer: C — No — vilifying religious groups and inciting violence is illegal in Australia

Vilifying a religious group or inciting violence against them is illegal in Australia — not protected speech.

✓ Correct answer: A — Artists can express their ideas freely, within the bounds of the law

Artists can create and share work freely in Australia, as long as it stays within the law.