Australian Citizenship Practice Test 9 (2026)

✓ Correct answer: A — Desert

The east of Western Australia is mostly desert.

✓ Correct answer: C — Agriculture and wine-growing

The south-west of Western Australia is a rich agricultural and wine-growing area.

✓ Correct answer: A — Between Sydney and Melbourne

The Australian Capital Territory is located between Sydney and Melbourne.

✓ Correct answer: A — Parliament House and the High Court of Australia

Several national institutions are located in Canberra, including Parliament House and the High Court of Australia.

✓ Correct answer: B — Queensland

The Torres Strait Islands lie to the north of Queensland.

✓ Correct answer: B — The Australian Government

The Australian Government is responsible for trade and commerce.

✓ Correct answer: B — The Australian Government

The Australian Government is responsible for national roads and railways as part of its broader responsibilities.

✓ Correct answer: C — A group of people who share similar ideas about how a country should be governed

A political party is a group of people who share similar ideas about how a country should be governed.

✓ Correct answer: A — Liberal Party, Australian Labor Party, Nationals and Australian Greens

The main political parties in Australia are the Liberal Party of Australia, the Australian Labor Party, the Nationals and the Australian Greens.

✓ Correct answer: C — Independents

Parliamentarians who do not belong to any political party are called 'independents'.

✓ Correct answer: B — Apply for the child to become an Australian citizen by descent

Australian citizens can apply for their child born overseas to become an Australian citizen by descent.

✓ Correct answer: A — In the Australian Public Service or the Australian Defence Force

A privilege of citizenship is the right to apply for a job in the Australian Public Service or the Australian Defence Force.

✓ Correct answer: B — Help in emergencies such as civil unrest, natural disasters, accident or serious illness

Australian officials can help citizens overseas in emergencies such as civil unrest and natural disasters, and with accidents, serious illness or death.

✓ Correct answer: B — In many countries, through embassies, high commissions or consulates

In many countries, Australia has an embassy, high commission or consulate where citizens can seek help.

✓ Correct answer: C — Obey the laws of that country

When in another country, you must obey the laws of that country.

✓ Correct answer: A — Yes — Australians are completely free to follow any religion or none at all

Australia has no official religion. Everyone is free to follow any religion, or to have no religious belief at all.

✓ Correct answer: B — Any religion, including Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, and many others

Australia welcomes religious diversity. People can follow many faiths and all are free to practise within the law.

✓ Correct answer: C — Australian law must be followed regardless of the religious significance of the practice

There are no religious exemptions from Australian law. If a practice breaks the law, it cannot be carried out.

✓ Correct answer: A — No — forcing someone to change their religion is not permitted

No one in Australia can be forced to convert to or from any religion. This is protected under freedom of religion.

✓ Correct answer: B — Yes — people are free to wear religious clothing in public

Australians are free to wear religious clothing in public, protected under freedom of religion and expression.