Australian Citizenship Practice Test 4 (2026)

✓ Correct answer: C — The colony of New South Wales

The British established the colony of New South Wales when the First Fleet arrived on 26 January 1788.

✓ Correct answer: C — Large numbers of Europeans

After World War II, millions of Europeans had to leave their homelands and large numbers came to Australia to build a new life.

✓ Correct answer: B — 1 January 1901

On 1 January 1901, the colonies united into the Commonwealth of Australia.

✓ Correct answer: B — Six

Six separate self-governing British colonies united to form the Commonwealth of Australia on 1 January 1901.

✓ Correct answer: A — About four million

In 1901, Australia's population was about four million, not including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

✓ Correct answer: C — They can arrest the person and bring them before a court

The police can arrest a person suspected of breaking the law, but only the court can determine their guilt and punishment.

✓ Correct answer: A — The court

The court, not the police, decides whether a person is guilty after an arrest.

✓ Correct answer: B — The police forces of each state and the Northern Territory

Each state and the Northern Territory have their own police forces to handle crimes under state and territory laws.

✓ Correct answer: B — The Australian Federal Police (AFP)

Australia's national police force is called the Australian Federal Police (AFP).

✓ Correct answer: C — Crimes against federal laws, such as drug trafficking and crimes against national security

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) investigates crimes against federal laws, including drug trafficking and national security threats.

✓ Correct answer: A — No, they are against the law and can result in severe penalties including imprisonment

Practices such as polygamy and forced marriage are against the law in Australia and can result in severe legal penalties, including imprisonment.

✓ Correct answer: B — It is not acceptable in Australian society

Religious intolerance is not acceptable in Australian society.

✓ Correct answer: C — It treats all citizens equally, whatever their religion or beliefs

The government and the law treat all citizens equally, whatever their religion or beliefs.

✓ Correct answer: C — Break Australian laws

Religious practices must not break Australian laws.

✓ Correct answer: A — Men and women have equal rights and it is against the law to discriminate based on gender

Men and women have equal rights in Australia. It is against the law to discriminate against a person because of their gender.

✓ Correct answer: C — Yes — expressing political views is a protected form of free speech

Expressing political views in public is protected under freedom of speech and is an essential part of democratic life.

✓ Correct answer: A — Satire and humour about public figures is generally protected expression

Satire and humour about public figures is generally considered protected expression, provided it does not cross into defamation.

✓ Correct answer: B — Because irresponsible speech — such as hate speech or false claims — can seriously harm others

Using freedom of speech to spread hate, vilify others, or make false claims causes real harm and is illegal.

✓ Correct answer: C — The media has the same freedom of expression as individuals, within the law

Australia's media has the same right as individuals to report, comment, and express views within the law.

✓ Correct answer: A — The right to peacefully protest and assemble

Freedom of speech and the right to peaceful assembly together allow Australians to participate fully in democratic life.