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Prepare for the Australian Citizenship Test with confidence

Free practice tests, clear explanations and study guides based on Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond.

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multiple-choice questions
20
multiple-choice questions
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45 min
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overall (15/20) to pass
75%
overall (15/20) to pass
Australian values questions correct
5/5
Australian values questions correct

Test format from the Department of Home Affairs.

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What the test covers

The four official testable areas

Home Affairs says all test questions are based on the testable section of Our Common Bond. It has four parts.

  1. Part 1

    Australia and its people

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Australia’s history, states and territories, and national symbols.

    149 practice questions

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  2. Part 2

    Australia’s democratic beliefs, rights and liberties

    Democracy, the rule of law, freedoms, equality, and the responsibilities and privileges of citizenship.

    153 practice questions

    Study Practise

  3. Part 3

    Government and the law in Australia

    The Constitution, Parliament, the three levels of government, courts, and how laws are made.

    165 practice questions

    Study Practise

  4. Part 4

    Australian values

    The values that underpin Australian society. Every values question on the test must be answered correctly.

    159 practice questions

    Study Practise

Australian values

Australian Values: 5 out of 5 matters

Five of the twenty questions are about Australian values, and you must answer every one of them correctly. A score of 19 out of 20 is still not a pass if one of the missed questions is a values question.

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  1. 1

    Learn

    Read a study guide for one of the four testable parts of Our Common Bond.

  2. 2

    Practise

    Answer topic questions with instant explanations and a link back to the lesson.

  3. 3

    Review mistakes

    Every incorrect answer is saved on your device so you can revisit it.

  4. 4

    Retest

    Take a full 20-question mock test marked with the official pass rule.

  5. 5

    Build confidence

    Aim to pass several mock tests in a row with all five values questions correct.

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Test guide

Know what to expect on the day

Plain-English answers about the test format, scoring and test day, with links to the official Home Affairs pages.
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  • Questions are written independently. They are not the real test questions, which are not public.
  • Content is based on the testable section of Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond.
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Common questions

Short answers to the questions people ask most. See the full FAQ for more.

How many questions are in the Australian citizenship test?

The test has 20 multiple-choice questions, completed on a computer. 5 of the questions are about Australian values.

What is the pass mark for the Australian citizenship test?

You need at least 15 out of 20 (75%) overall, and you must answer all 5 Australian values questions correctly.

Do I need to get all the Australian values questions correct?

Yes. You must answer 5 out of 5 values questions correctly. If you miss one, you do not pass, even if your overall score is 15 or more.

How long is the Australian citizenship test?

You have 45 minutes to complete the test.

Is this the official government citizenship test?

No. This is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Australian Government. The Department of Home Affairs publishes the official resources, including a sample practice test.

Are these the real test questions?

No. The real test questions are not public. Our questions are written independently, based on the testable section of Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond, which Home Affairs says all test questions are based on.

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