Australian Citizenship Test Questions & Answers

Who were the first inhabitants of Australia?

In which year did the Australian colonies unite to form the Commonwealth of Australia?

Captain James Cook claimed the east coast of Australia for Britain in…

When is Anzac Day commemorated?

What is the capital of Australia?

How many states and territories does Australia have?

Which Australian state is an island?

Which is the largest Australian state by area?

Australia’s system of government is…

What did the Australian Constitution establish at Federation?

Where is the Australian Parliament House located?

The Prime Minister of Australia is…

How can the Australian Constitution be changed?

Is voting compulsory for eligible citizens in Australian federal elections?

Which of these is a core Australian value?

In Australia, the law applies to everyone…

Which statement reflects religious freedom in Australia?

What does the rule of law mean in Australia?

The Australian value of “mateship” describes…

What is the national anthem of Australia?

Which constellation appears on the Australian flag?

What does the Union Jack in the corner of the Australian flag represent?

What is Australia’s national flower?

What is Australia’s national gemstone?

When did the First Fleet of 11 convict ships arrive from Great Britain?

Who was the first Governor of the colony of New South Wales?

In which year did a gold rush begin after gold was discovered in New South Wales and Victoria?

During the gold rush era, which was the first large group of migrants to arrive in Australia not from Europe?

What changed after the 1967 Referendum?

What is Australia’s national language?

Which is Australia’s largest city and the capital of New South Wales?

What is the capital city of Tasmania?

What is the capital city of the Northern Territory?

What is the capital city of South Australia?

Which is the second largest state of Australia?

Where is the Australian Capital Territory located?

Who traditionally performs a Welcome to Country?

Who can deliver an Acknowledgement of Country?

Australia Day marks the anniversary of which event?

During Australia Day celebrations, who announces the Australian of the Year Awards?

Anzac Day is named after the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, which landed where in 1915?

What do the seven points of the Commonwealth Star on the national flag represent?

On the Australian Aboriginal Flag, what do the black, red and yellow represent?

Which two native animals support the shield on the Commonwealth Coat of Arms?

What are Australia’s national colours?

Which statement about religion in Australia is correct?

In Australia, what does a “fair go” mean?

If you do not vote in an election without a good reason, what may happen?

What is the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC)?

Why is voting in Australia by secret ballot?

Which court has the ultimate power to apply and interpret the laws of Australia?

Which of these is a responsibility of Australian citizens aged 18 or over?