Practise for your Australian citizenship test
294 practice questions on Australia and its people, democratic beliefs, rights and liberties, government and the law, and Australian values, each with a plain-English explanation based on Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond.
Practice by section
The citizenship test draws on the four testable parts of Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond. Practise one part at a time, or take a full 20-question practice test that mixes all four parts and includes 5 Australian values questions, as the real test does.
Australia and its people 72 questions
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the First Fleet and early settlement, the gold rush, Federation and migration, the states, territories and capitals, Welcome to Country, Australia Day and Anzac Day, the three flags, the Coat of Arms and national symbols.
Australia's democratic beliefs, rights and liberties 57 questions
Parliamentary democracy, the Rule of Law, living peacefully, freedom of speech, expression, association and religion, equality and a fair go, the responsibilities and privileges of citizenship, jury service, voting and paying tax.
Government and the law in Australia 92 questions
Voting and the AEC, Federation and the Constitution, referendums and the double majority, the separation of powers, the King and the Governor-General, the Parliament, the three levels of government, political parties, how laws are made, courts, police and traffic laws.
Australian values 73 questions
The Rule of Law, parliamentary democracy, freedom of speech, association and religion, equality of all people, a fair go, mutual respect and tolerance, mateship and volunteering, English as the national language, keeping society safe and loyalty to Australia. The real test has 5 values questions and you must get all 5 right.
What full access includes
- All 294 questions on Australia and its people, democratic beliefs, rights and liberties, government and the law, and Australian values
- An explanation for every answer, with the part of Our Common Bond it comes from
- Unlimited full 20-question practice tests, each with 5 Australian values questions
- Practice tests for each part of Our Common Bond
- A review of every question you missed at the end of each test
- Works on your phone, tablet or computer, with no app or account
About the Australian citizenship test exam
Who has to sit the Australian citizenship test?
Most people applying for Australian citizenship by conferral who are aged 18 to 59 on the day Home Affairs receives their application must sit the test. People aged under 18 or 60 and over, and some others, such as people unable to sit it because of an incapacity, do not sit the test but may have an interview instead. Check the Home Affairs website for the full rules.
How is the test structured?
The test has 20 multiple-choice questions, taken on a computer or tablet in 45 minutes. It is in English only, but you can listen to the questions through a headset. The questions come from the four testable parts of Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond: Australia and its people; Australia's democratic beliefs, rights and liberties; Government and the law in Australia; and Australian values. Some people may be offered an Assisted Test, which allows 90 minutes.
What do I need to pass?
You need at least 75% overall, which is 15 of the 20 questions, and you must answer all 5 Australian values questions correctly. That second rule has applied since 15 November 2020, so 15 correct is not enough if you miss a values question. Our full practice tests mark you on your total only, so also check the values questions in your review. When you practise the Australian values part on its own, a pass needs all 5 correct.
Where do I sit the test, and what does it cost?
Home Affairs sends you a letter with the date, time and place of your appointment. Tests are held at departmental offices in most capital cities and at some Services Australia offices, and in exceptional cases at an Australian embassy or consulate. Bring a photo ID. There is no extra cost: the test is included in the citizenship application fee you paid.
What happens if I fail?
Failing does not affect your permanent visa or your right to live in Australia. Home Affairs books another appointment for you, and there is no extra cost to sit the test again. If you do not pass after three appointments, your application may be refused.
Are the official study materials free?
Yes. The booklet Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond, the Our Common Bond podcast, the official citizenship practice test and the AMEPOnline citizenship modules are all free on the Home Affairs website. The booklet is available in English and 40 community languages. Home Affairs says the booklet has everything you need to pass and that it does not endorse or recommend any external courses or paid apps, which includes independent sites like this one. Our questions are extra practice, not a replacement for reading the booklet.
Is this the official test?
No. This is an independent practice site. It is not affiliated with the Department of Home Affairs or the Australian Government. Our questions are written by us from the facts in Our Common Bond and are not taken from the real test.