Study Guide
Every examinable part of Our Common Bond, split into short topics
Two conditions, both must be met
- 1 At least 15 of the 20 questions correct
- 2 All 5 Australian values questions correct
20 questions · 45 minutes · 15 to pass
Australia and its people
109 questions
1.1 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
1.2 Early days of European settlement
1.3 The nation of Australia
1.4 Australia’s states and territories
1.5 Traditions
1.6 Important days for Australians
1.7 Australia’s flags
1.8 Australia’s symbols
1.9 Australia’s national anthem
1.10 Advance Australia Fair
Australia's democratic beliefs, rights and liberties
82 questions
2.1 Our democratic beliefs
2.2 Our freedoms
2.3 Our equalities
2.4 Responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship
2.5 Participating in Australian society
Government and the law in Australia
152 questions
3.1 How do I have my say?
3.2 How did we establish our system of government?
3.3 How is the power of government controlled?
3.4 Who is Australia’s Head of State?
3.5 Who are some of Australia’s leaders?
3.6 How is Australia governed?
3.7 What do the three levels of government do?
3.8 What role do political parties play in the way Australia is governed?
3.9 How is the Australian Government formed?
3.10 How are laws made?
3.11 How are laws enforced?
Australian values
98 questions AUSTRALIAN VALUES
4.1 Our values
4.2 Our community
4.3 In conclusion
Australia today
0 questions NOT IN THE TEST
This part is worth reading, but the citizenship test never asks about it.
5.1 The land
5.2 World Heritage sites
5.3 A vast country
5.4 Australia’s identity
5.5 Australian of the Year
5.6 Australian currency
5.7 National days and celebrations
5.8 Australian people
5.9 Australia’s economy
5.10 Australia as a global citizen
5.11 Australian Nobel Laureates
Our Australian story
0 questions NOT IN THE TEST
This part is worth reading, but the citizenship test never asks about it.