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What is the primary purpose of becoming an Australian citizen?
What is the minimum mark required to pass the Australian citizenship test?
How many questions are randomly selected for the Australian citizenship test?
What is the significance of the five questions on Australian values in the citizenship test?
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Where can citizenship tests be conducted?
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What is the recommended resource for preparing for the Australian citizenship test?
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What is the purpose of the Australian Citizenship Pledge?
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When can you expect to attend a citizenship ceremony after your application is approved?
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What is the significance of the Australian Citizenship Pledge in the context of Australian society?
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What is the tone of the Australian Citizenship Pledge?
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What prevails in cases where there is a conflict between an Australian law and a religious practice?
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What is the purpose of the letter of invitation to attend a citizenship ceremony?
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What is the scope of Australian citizenship ceremonies?
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What is the fundamental principle of equal opportunity in Australian society?
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What is a key aspect of gender equality in Australia?
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What is a responsibility of Australian citizenship with regards to the justice system?
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What is the underlying principle of Australian society with regards to opportunities and achievements?
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What is a key principle of Australian citizenship with regards to the laws of the land?
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What is a condition for seeking election to parliament in Australia?
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What is a privilege granted to Australian citizens when travelling overseas?
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What type of assistance can Australian officials provide to citizens overseas?
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What is a requirement for Australian citizens when in another country?
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What is a benefit of Australian citizenship for children born overseas?
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What is encouraged by the Australian government for its citizens?
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What is the primary role of the judge in a criminal trial?
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What is the responsibility of the Australian Federal Police (AFP)?
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What is the consequence of not knowing Australian laws?
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What is considered a serious crime in Australia?
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What is the benefit of having a good relationship between the police and the community?
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What is the penalty decided by in a criminal trial?
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Study Notes
Australian Citizenship
- Becoming an Australian citizen involves pledging loyalty to Australia and its people, and exercising rights and responsibilities as a citizen.
- The Australian citizenship test assesses knowledge of Australia, its democratic system, beliefs, and values, and the responsibilities and privileges of citizenship.
The Australian Citizenship Test
- The test is a computer-based, multiple-choice test in English, consisting of 20 randomly selected questions.
- As of 15 November 2020, the test includes five questions on Australian values.
- To pass, you must answer all five values questions correctly, with a mark of at least 75% overall.
Preparing for the Test
- The resource book "Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond" is required reading for the test.
- The book has a testable and non-testable section.
The Australian Citizenship Pledge
- At the citizenship ceremony, you will make a public commitment to Australia, accepting the responsibilities and privileges of citizenship.
- The Pledge is: "From this time forward, under God,* I pledge my loyalty to Australia and its people, whose democratic beliefs I share, whose rights and liberties I respect, and whose laws I will uphold and obey."
- *A person may choose whether or not to use the words 'under God'.
Australian Citizenship Ceremony
- Ceremonies can be small or large, involving hundreds or thousands of people.
- At all times, Australian laws must be obeyed, even when engaging in religious practices.
Equalities
- Australian laws ensure a person is not treated differently because of their gender, race, disability, or age.
- Men and women have equal rights in Australia, and it is against the law to discriminate against a person because of their gender.
Responsibilities and Privileges of Australian Citizenship
- Responsibilities include obeying the laws of Australia, voting, defending Australia, serving on a jury, and seeking election to parliament.
- Privileges include applying for an Australian passport, re-entering Australia freely, asking for consular assistance, and applying for children born overseas to become Australian citizens by descent.
Participating in Australian Society
- Australia encourages all citizens to participate in society actively.
- A jury is a group of ordinary Australian citizens randomly chosen from the general population, who work with a judge to decide on the penalty for a crime.
Criminal Offenses in Australia
- It is important to be familiar with Australian laws, as not knowing the law is no excuse for breaking it.
- Some serious crimes include murder, assault, sexual assault, violence, armed robbery, theft, and fraud.
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Description
Test your knowledge of Australian citizenship, including the values and responsibilities that come with being a citizen of Australia. This quiz covers the essential information you need to know to pass the Australian citizenship test.
