Australian Citizenship Practice Test 7 (2026)
This free mock test contains 20 questions in the same format as the real Australian Citizenship Test: 5 questions from each of the four sections, with Australian Values last. Work through each question, decide on your answer, then tap to reveal the correct answer and explanation. On the real test you need 75% overall (15 of 20) and all 5 Values questions correct.
Question 1🌏 Australia & Its PeopleWhich is the second largest state in Australia?
- AVictoria
- BQueensland
- CNew South Wales
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✓ Correct answer: B — Queensland
Queensland is the second largest state.
Question 2🌏 Australia & Its PeopleWhich was the first colony established by the British in Australia?
- ANew South Wales
- BVictoria
- CSouth Australia
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✓ Correct answer: A — New South Wales
New South Wales was the first colony established by the British.
Question 3🌏 Australia & Its PeopleWhat is the nation's largest city?
- AMelbourne
- BSydney
- CBrisbane
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✓ Correct answer: B — Sydney
Sydney is the nation's largest city and the capital of New South Wales.
Question 4🌏 Australia & Its PeopleWhat separates Tasmania from mainland Australia?
- AThe Great Australian Bight
- BThe Bass Strait
- CThe Torres Strait
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✓ Correct answer: B — The Bass Strait
Tasmania is separated from the mainland by the Bass Strait.
Question 5🌏 Australia & Its PeopleWhere does the Great Barrier Reef run?
- AAlong the western coast of Western Australia
- BAlong the southern coast of New South Wales
- CAlong the eastern coast of Queensland
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✓ Correct answer: C — Along the eastern coast of Queensland
The world-famous Great Barrier Reef runs along the eastern coast of Queensland.
Question 6🏛️ Government & the LawWhich level of government is responsible for local roads and footpaths?
- AThe Australian Government
- BState government
- CLocal government
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✓ Correct answer: C — Local government
Local governments are responsible for local roads, footpaths, and bridges.
Question 7🏛️ Government & the LawWhich level of government is responsible for defence?
- ALocal government
- BThe Australian Government
- CState government
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✓ Correct answer: B — The Australian Government
The Australian Government is responsible for defence.
Question 8🏛️ Government & the LawWhich level of government manages schools?
- ALocal government
- BState and territory governments
- CThe Australian Government
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✓ Correct answer: B — State and territory governments
State and territory governments are primarily responsible for schools.
Question 9🏛️ Government & the LawWhich level of government is responsible for rubbish collection?
- AState government
- BLocal government
- CThe Australian Government
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✓ Correct answer: B — Local government
Local governments are responsible for rubbish collection.
Question 10🏛️ Government & the LawWhich level of government handles foreign affairs?
- ALocal government
- BState government
- CThe Australian Government
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✓ Correct answer: C — The Australian Government
The Australian Government is responsible for foreign affairs, including relations with other countries.
Question 11🗳️ Democratic BeliefsWhat is a jury in Australia?
- AA panel of government officials
- BA group of ordinary Australian men and women who listen to evidence and decide if a person is guilty
- CA group of lawyers who decide cases
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✓ Correct answer: B — A group of ordinary Australian men and women who listen to evidence and decide if a person is guilty
A jury is a group of ordinary Australian men and women who listen to the evidence and decide if a person is guilty or not guilty.
Question 12🗳️ Democratic BeliefsWho is eligible to be called for jury service in Australia?
- AOnly university graduates
- BAustralian citizens on the electoral roll aged 18 years or over
- CAny resident over 16
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✓ Correct answer: B — Australian citizens on the electoral roll aged 18 years or over
Australian citizens who are on the electoral roll and aged 18 years or over can be called to serve on a jury.
Question 13🗳️ Democratic BeliefsWhat does jury service help ensure?
- AThat lawyers make all decisions
- BThat the court system is open and fair
- CThat the government controls courts
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✓ Correct answer: B — That the court system is open and fair
Jury service helps to ensure that the court system is open and fair.
Question 14🗳️ Democratic BeliefsIn what type of elections must Australian citizens vote?
- AOnly local government elections
- BFederal and state or territory elections, and in a referendum
- COnly federal elections
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✓ Correct answer: B — Federal and state or territory elections, and in a referendum
It is a responsibility for Australian citizens aged 18 years or over to vote in federal and state or territory elections, and in a referendum.
Question 15🗳️ Democratic BeliefsWhat is a referendum in Australia?
- AA local council election
- BAn election to choose the Prime Minister
- CA vote to change the Australian Constitution
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✓ Correct answer: C — A vote to change the Australian Constitution
A referendum is a vote to change the Australian Constitution.
Question 16⚖️ Australian ValuesCan a community group legally prevent members from leaving?
- AYes — if members signed a binding contract upon joining
- BYes — if the group has been operating for more than 10 years
- CNo — people can always choose to leave any organisation freely
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✓ Correct answer: C — No — people can always choose to leave any organisation freely
People can always choose to leave any organisation. No group can legally hold members against their will.
Question 17⚖️ Australian ValuesWhich of the following correctly describes freedom of association?
- APeople can join or leave any lawful organisation voluntarily
- BOnly citizens may join political organisations
- CPeople must belong to at least one community organisation
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✓ Correct answer: A — People can join or leave any lawful organisation voluntarily
Freedom of association means all people in Australia can voluntarily join or leave any lawful organisation.
Question 18⚖️ Australian ValuesA migrant to Australia wants to join a cultural association from their home country. Is this permitted?
- ANo — migrants must join Australian organisations only
- BYes — all people in Australia can freely join cultural organisations of their choice
- COnly if they have achieved permanent residency
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✓ Correct answer: B — Yes — all people in Australia can freely join cultural organisations of their choice
All people in Australia — citizens, residents, and migrants — can join any lawful cultural or community organisation of their choice.
Question 19⚖️ Australian ValuesWhich of the following shows freedom of association being exercised correctly?
- AA student is told she must join the school's religious group or be expelled
- BA community leader requires all residents to attend monthly meetings
- CA worker voluntarily joins a professional association in his industry
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✓ Correct answer: C — A worker voluntarily joins a professional association in his industry
Voluntarily joining a professional association is a correct exercise of freedom of association.
Question 20⚖️ Australian ValuesWhat does freedom of association mean in relation to political parties?
- AAustralians can freely join, support, or leave any lawful political party
- BPeople must register with a political party before they can vote
- CPeople can only join political parties that have won seats in Parliament
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✓ Correct answer: A — Australians can freely join, support, or leave any lawful political party
Freedom of association allows Australians to freely support and join any lawful political party.
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