🇦🇺The CitizenTest

Australian Citizenship Practice Test 8 (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 People

What are some icons of the Northern Territory?

  • AMargaret River and the Kimberley
  • BPort Arthur and Bay of Fires
  • CUluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon

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✓ Correct answer: C Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon

Northern Territory icons include Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon.

Question 2🌏 Australia & Its People

What is the environment of the north of the Northern Territory?

  • ATropical
  • BDry desert
  • CTemperate

Reveal answer ↓

✓ Correct answer: A Tropical

The Northern Territory has a tropical environment in the north.

Question 3🌏 Australia & Its People

What is the environment of the south of the Northern Territory?

  • ATropical rainforest
  • BTemperate grassland
  • CDry red desert

Reveal answer ↓

✓ Correct answer: C Dry red desert

The Northern Territory has dry red desert in the south.

Question 4🌏 Australia & Its People

Which state has many famous wine regions and a rugged coastline?

  • AWestern Australia
  • BTasmania
  • CSouth Australia

Reveal answer ↓

✓ Correct answer: C South Australia

South Australia has a rugged coastline and many famous wine regions.

Question 5🌏 Australia & Its People

Which are icons of the Barossa Valley and Flinders Ranges associated with?

  • ANew South Wales
  • BSouth Australia
  • CVictoria

Reveal answer ↓

✓ Correct answer: B South Australia

The Barossa Valley and Flinders Ranges are icons of South Australia.

Question 6🏛️ Government & the Law

Which level of government manages public transport?

  • ALocal government
  • BThe Australian Government
  • CState and territory governments

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✓ Correct answer: C State and territory governments

State and territory governments are primarily responsible for public transport.

Question 7🏛️ Government & the Law

Which level of government manages parks, playgrounds and sports grounds?

  • AThe Australian Government
  • BLocal government
  • CState government

Reveal answer ↓

✓ Correct answer: B Local government

Local governments are responsible for parks, playgrounds, swimming pools and sports grounds.

Question 8🏛️ Government & the Law

Which level of government is responsible for social security such as pensions?

  • ALocal government
  • BThe Australian Government
  • CState government

Reveal answer ↓

✓ Correct answer: B The Australian Government

The Australian Government is responsible for social security including pensions and family support.

Question 9🏛️ Government & the Law

Which level of government is responsible for police and ambulance services?

  • AState and territory governments
  • BLocal government
  • CThe Australian Government

Reveal answer ↓

✓ Correct answer: A State and territory governments

State and territory governments are primarily responsible for police and ambulance services.

Question 10🏛️ Government & the Law

Which level of government is responsible for local libraries and community centres?

  • AState government
  • BLocal government
  • CThe Australian Government

Reveal answer ↓

✓ Correct answer: B Local government

Local governments are responsible for local libraries, halls and community centres.

Question 11🗳️ Democratic Beliefs

What is the purpose of compulsory voting in Australia?

  • ATo make sure the people have a say in who will govern and represent them
  • BTo ensure the government stays in power
  • CTo punish non-voters

Reveal answer ↓

✓ Correct answer: A To make sure the people have a say in who will govern and represent them

Compulsory voting is a way to make sure that the people have a say in who will govern and represent them in parliament.

Question 12🗳️ Democratic Beliefs

Is voting in local government elections compulsory in all Australian states?

  • AYes, in all states
  • BNo, it may not be compulsory in some states
  • CYes, but only in capital cities

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✓ Correct answer: B No, it may not be compulsory in some states

Voting may not be compulsory in local government elections in some states.

Question 13🗳️ Democratic Beliefs

Which of the following is a privilege of Australian citizenship?

  • AExemption from paying taxes
  • BFree housing
  • CApplying for an Australian passport

Reveal answer ↓

✓ Correct answer: C Applying for an Australian passport

A privilege of Australian citizenship includes the right to apply for an Australian passport.

Question 14🗳️ Democratic Beliefs

What passport right does Australian citizenship provide?

  • ARight to any country's passport
  • BAn automatic passport for all family members
  • CThe right to apply for an Australian passport and re-enter Australia freely

Reveal answer ↓

✓ Correct answer: C The right to apply for an Australian passport and re-enter Australia freely

Australian citizenship gives you the right to apply for an Australian passport and re-enter Australia without a visa.

Question 15🗳️ Democratic Beliefs

Who can seek election to parliament as an Australian citizen?

  • AAny permanent resident
  • BOnly natural-born citizens
  • CCitizens aged 18 years or over who are not dual citizens

Reveal answer ↓

✓ Correct answer: C Citizens aged 18 years or over who are not dual citizens

Australian citizens aged 18 years or over, who are not dual citizens, can seek election to parliament.

Question 16⚖️ Australian Values

Can people in Australia hold a gathering to peacefully support a community cause?

  • AOnly if the cause has been approved by the local council
  • BYes — peaceful gatherings to support a cause are protected under freedom of association
  • CNo — all public gatherings require a formal permit from the government

Reveal answer ↓

✓ Correct answer: B Yes — peaceful gatherings to support a cause are protected under freedom of association

Peaceful gatherings and demonstrations in support of a cause are protected under freedom of association.

Question 17⚖️ Australian Values

Which of the following is true about joining organisations in Australia?

  • AOnly permanent residents and citizens can join formal organisations
  • BJoining certain organisations requires government clearance
  • CAll people in Australia can join any lawful organisation on a voluntary basis

Reveal answer ↓

✓ Correct answer: C All people in Australia can join any lawful organisation on a voluntary basis

All people in Australia — regardless of citizenship status — are free to join any lawful organisation on a voluntary basis.

Question 18⚖️ Australian Values

What is the key principle that underlies freedom of association?

  • AParticipation in all groups and organisations must be genuinely voluntary
  • BAll organisations must register with the government to be lawful
  • COnly organisations with more than 10 members are legally recognised

Reveal answer ↓

✓ Correct answer: A Participation in all groups and organisations must be genuinely voluntary

The key principle of freedom of association is voluntariness — every person must be free to join or leave any group without coercion.

Question 19⚖️ Australian Values

Which of the following is an unlawful restriction on freedom of association?

  • AA club setting eligibility requirements based on skill level
  • BAn employer banning staff from joining any trade union
  • CA union requiring members to pay annual fees

Reveal answer ↓

✓ Correct answer: B An employer banning staff from joining any trade union

Banning employees from joining a trade union is an unlawful restriction on freedom of association.

Question 20⚖️ Australian Values

Why is the right to peaceful protest important in Australia's democracy?

  • AIt allows people to physically obstruct government buildings to make their point
  • BIt is the only way citizens can influence government decisions
  • CIt gives citizens a voice to express disagreement and seek change within the law

Reveal answer ↓

✓ Correct answer: C It gives citizens a voice to express disagreement and seek change within the law

Peaceful protest gives Australians a voice to express disagreement, highlight issues, and seek change without violence.

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