Australian values questions for the citizenship test
Five of the 20 test questions cover Australian values, and you need all five right to pass. See what they cover, then check yourself on 10 practice questions.
- Values questions
- 5 of the 20 questions
- To pass
- All 5 right, plus at least 15 of 20 overall
- What to study
- Part 4 of Our Common Bond, Australian values (pp. 33–39)
Why they decide your result
Score 19 out of 20 and miss one values question, and you fail. That makes Part 4 the part of the booklet to know best.
What they cover
Part 4 has seven short topics. Each one links to our study notes.
10 practice values questions
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1. Which values are central to Australia remaining a secure, prosperous and peaceful place to live?
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B. Freedom, respect, fairness and equality of opportunity. Australian values based on freedom, respect, fairness and equality of opportunity are central to our community remaining a secure, prosperous and peaceful place to live. Rule of Law and democracy, p. 34
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2. What does compulsory voting in Australia show?
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A. The importance of participating in elections. Voting is compulsory in Australia. This shows the importance of participating in elections. Rule of Law and democracy, p. 34
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3. Is it legal to make false allegations about someone or to encourage others to break the law?
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C. No, it is illegal. It is illegal to make false allegations or encourage others to break the law. Other people's lawful expression must be respected. Freedom of speech and association, p. 35
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4. Can a person in Australia be forced to join an organisation, or forced to leave one?
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C. No, people are free to join or leave any legal group voluntarily. In Australia, people are free to join or leave any group voluntarily, as long as it is within the law. Individuals cannot be compelled to join an organisation or forced to leave it. Freedom of speech and association, p. 35
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5. How does the government in Australia treat people of different religions?
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B. Equally, whatever their religion or beliefs. Australia has no official national religion. The government treats all citizens equally, whatever their religion or beliefs. Freedom of religion, p. 35
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6. Is religious intolerance acceptable in Australian society?
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A. No, religious intolerance is not acceptable. Religious intolerance is not acceptable in Australian society. All people should have equal opportunity to pursue their goals regardless of their ethnicity or religion, as long as they obey Australian law. Freedom of religion, p. 35
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7. In Australia, can a wife apply for a divorce if her husband wants to continue the marriage?
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A. Yes, either a husband or a wife may apply for a divorce to the courts. Divorce is acceptable in Australia. Either a husband or a wife may apply for a divorce to the courts, even if the other spouse wishes to continue the marriage. Equality under the law, p. 36
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8. Which of these is protected from discrimination under Australian values?
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C. A person's gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, race or national origin. Australian society values the equal rights of all people, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, race, or national or ethnic origin. Equality under the law, p. 36
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9. What do Australians believe about disagreement?
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B. In peaceful disagreement and the right to be safe from violence and intimidation. Australians believe in peaceful disagreement and, above all, the right to be safe and free from violence and intimidation. Mutual respect and tolerance, p. 37
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10. What must applicants for Australian citizenship undertake regarding English?
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B. To make reasonable efforts to learn English, if it is not their native language. Applicants for Australian citizenship must undertake to make reasonable efforts to learn the English language, if it is not their native language. Our community and loyalty, p. 38
How to get every values question right
- Read all seven topics. Together they fill just seven pages of the booklet.
- Learn the limits. Our Common Bond ties each freedom to the law, from speech and association to religion.
- Aim for 100%, not 75%. Keep practising until you get every values question right, every time.
Test yourself under the real rules
Our free mock test has 5 values questions in 20, with a 45-minute timer. See if you'd pass today.
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Common questions
How many Australian values questions are on the test?
Five of the 20 questions.
What happens if I get a values question wrong?
You fail the test, even with 15 or more right overall. You need all 5 values questions right to pass.
What should I study for the values questions?
Part 4 of Our Common Bond, Australian values (pp. 33–39). It covers the Rule of Law and democracy, freedom of speech, association and religion, equality, a 'fair go', mutual respect and tolerance, and our community and loyalty.