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17 Sep 2020, 12:21 am
cyberdad wrote:
Do you fancy becoming an Australian?
The Australian government has just released it's new citizenship test, Please give it a go and see if you pass? To become eligible to be an Australian you need 75% or higher to pass.
1. What do we commemorate on Anzac Day?
a. The landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps at Gallipoli, Turkey during World War I
b. The arrival of the first free settlers from Great Britain
c. The landing of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove
2. What are the colours of the Australian Aboriginal Flag?
a. Black, red and yellow
b. Green, white and black
c. Blue, white and green
3. What is the Commonwealth Coat of Arms?
a. The national anthem
b. Australia's national flower
c. The official symbol of Australia, which identifies Commonwealth property
4. What happened in Australia on 1 January 1901?
a. The Australian Constitution was changed by a referendum
b. The separate colonies were united into a federation of states called the Commonwealth of Australia
c. The Australian and New Zealand Army Corps was formed
5. What is the capital city of Australia?
a. Brisbane
b. Canberra
c. Perth
6. Which of these is an example of freedom of speech?
a. People can peacefully protest against a government action
b. Men and women are treated equally in a court of law
c. Australians are free to not follow a religion
7. Which of these statements about government in Australia is correct?
a. The government does not allow some religions
b. The government in Australia is secular
c. Religious laws are passed by Parliament
8. Which of these is an example of equality in Australia?
a. Everyone follows the same religion
b. Men and women have equal rights
c. Everyone belongs to the same political party
9. Which of these is a responsibility of Australian citizens aged 18 years or over?
a. To attend local council meetings
b. To vote in federal and state or territory elections, and in a referendum
c. To have a current Australian passport
10. Which of these statements about passports is correct?
a. Australian citizens can apply for an Australian passport
b. Permanent residents can hold an Australian passport
c. Australian citizens need a passport and visa to return to Australia
11. Which of these statements about voting in Australian elections is correct?
a. People are free and safe to vote for any candidate
b. Voting is by a show of hands
c. People must write their name on their vote
12. What is the name of the legal document that sets out the basic rules for the government of Australia?
a. The Australian Federation
b. The Australian Commonwealth
c. The Australian Constitution
13. What is a referendum?
a. A vote to change the government
b. A vote to change the Australian Constitution
c. A vote to change the Prime Minister
14. Which arm of government has the power to interpret and apply laws?
a. Legislative
b. Executive
c. Judicial
15. Which of these is a role of the Governor-General?
a. The appointment of state premiers
b. Signing all Bills passed by the Australian Parliament into law
c. The appointment of the Head of State
16. Which of these statements best demonstrates Australian values about freedom of expression?
a. Everyone can peacefully express their opinions within the law
b. People with different views from me need to keep quiet
c. Only approved topics can be discussed
17. Should people in Australia make an effort to learn English?
a. People in Australia should speak whichever language is most commonly spoken in their local neighbourhood
b. There is no expectation to learn any particular language in Australia
c. Yes, English is the national language of Australia and it helps to get an education, a job, and to integrate into the community
18. In Australia, can you encourage violence against a person or group of people if you have been insulted?
a. Yes, if you do not intend to carry out the violence
b. No, it is against Australian values and the law
c. Sometimes, if I feel very offended
19. Should people tolerate one another where they find that they disagree?
a. It is against the law to disagree with one another
b. No, people only need to treat each other with respect if they agree with one another
c. Yes, peaceful disagreement reflects Australian values in relation to mutual respect
20. Which of the following is an example of contributing to the Australian community?
a. Volunteering or fundraising for a charity is a great opportunity to strengthen our community
b. I should not make any effort to get to know other people
c. People in Australia should not contribute to the community because Australia is a free country
These questions are taken from a practice test released by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
For security reasons the Australian government have not released the correct answers but if you want to know if you passed please go this link
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizen ... e-test-new
The Australian government has just released it's new citizenship test, Please give it a go and see if you pass? To become eligible to be an Australian you need 75% or higher to pass.
1. What do we commemorate on Anzac Day?
a. The landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps at Gallipoli, Turkey during World War I
b. The arrival of the first free settlers from Great Britain
c. The landing of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove
2. What are the colours of the Australian Aboriginal Flag?
a. Black, red and yellow
b. Green, white and black
c. Blue, white and green
3. What is the Commonwealth Coat of Arms?
a. The national anthem
b. Australia's national flower
c. The official symbol of Australia, which identifies Commonwealth property
4. What happened in Australia on 1 January 1901?
a. The Australian Constitution was changed by a referendum
b. The separate colonies were united into a federation of states called the Commonwealth of Australia
c. The Australian and New Zealand Army Corps was formed
5. What is the capital city of Australia?
a. Brisbane
b. Canberra
c. Perth
6. Which of these is an example of freedom of speech?
a. People can peacefully protest against a government action
b. Men and women are treated equally in a court of law
c. Australians are free to not follow a religion
7. Which of these statements about government in Australia is correct?
a. The government does not allow some religions
b. The government in Australia is secular
c. Religious laws are passed by Parliament
8. Which of these is an example of equality in Australia?
a. Everyone follows the same religion
b. Men and women have equal rights
c. Everyone belongs to the same political party
9. Which of these is a responsibility of Australian citizens aged 18 years or over?
a. To attend local council meetings
b. To vote in federal and state or territory elections, and in a referendum
c. To have a current Australian passport
10. Which of these statements about passports is correct?
a. Australian citizens can apply for an Australian passport
b. Permanent residents can hold an Australian passport
c. Australian citizens need a passport and visa to return to Australia
11. Which of these statements about voting in Australian elections is correct?
a. People are free and safe to vote for any candidate
b. Voting is by a show of hands
c. People must write their name on their vote
12. What is the name of the legal document that sets out the basic rules for the government of Australia?
a. The Australian Federation
b. The Australian Commonwealth
c. The Australian Constitution
13. What is a referendum?
a. A vote to change the government
b. A vote to change the Australian Constitution
c. A vote to change the Prime Minister
14. Which arm of government has the power to interpret and apply laws?
a. Legislative
b. Executive
c. Judicial
15. Which of these is a role of the Governor-General?
a. The appointment of state premiers
b. Signing all Bills passed by the Australian Parliament into law
c. The appointment of the Head of State
16. Which of these statements best demonstrates Australian values about freedom of expression?
a. Everyone can peacefully express their opinions within the law
b. People with different views from me need to keep quiet
c. Only approved topics can be discussed
17. Should people in Australia make an effort to learn English?
a. People in Australia should speak whichever language is most commonly spoken in their local neighbourhood
b. There is no expectation to learn any particular language in Australia
c. Yes, English is the national language of Australia and it helps to get an education, a job, and to integrate into the community
18. In Australia, can you encourage violence against a person or group of people if you have been insulted?
a. Yes, if you do not intend to carry out the violence
b. No, it is against Australian values and the law
c. Sometimes, if I feel very offended
19. Should people tolerate one another where they find that they disagree?
a. It is against the law to disagree with one another
b. No, people only need to treat each other with respect if they agree with one another
c. Yes, peaceful disagreement reflects Australian values in relation to mutual respect
20. Which of the following is an example of contributing to the Australian community?
a. Volunteering or fundraising for a charity is a great opportunity to strengthen our community
b. I should not make any effort to get to know other people
c. People in Australia should not contribute to the community because Australia is a free country
These questions are taken from a practice test released by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
For security reasons the Australian government have not released the correct answers but if you want to know if you passed please go this link
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizen ... e-test-new
Somewhat disingenious to ask questions such as these "out of the blue" when prospective citizens would have had ample study time...Then again, these aren't all that hard
17 Sep 2020, 1:26 am
17 Sep 2020, 1:29 am
17 Sep 2020, 1:31 am
Brictoria wrote:
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Somewhat disingenious to ask questions such as these "out of the blue" when prospective citizens would have had ample study time...Then again, these aren't all that hard
Somewhat disingenious to ask questions such as these "out of the blue" when prospective citizens would have had ample study time...Then again, these aren't all that hard
No they don't, also they seem to have gotten rid of the Don Bradman batting average question
17 Sep 2020, 1:34 am
17 Sep 2020, 1:41 am
magz wrote:
The first few scared me off but after Australian national holidays, most questions are simply about the basics of modern democracy.
Well we have another Australian joining our merry band
So welcome our two new citizens from Poland and the USA
17 Sep 2020, 1:42 am
cyberdad wrote:
Brictoria wrote:
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Somewhat disingenious to ask questions such as these "out of the blue" when prospective citizens would have had ample study time...Then again, these aren't all that hard
Somewhat disingenious to ask questions such as these "out of the blue" when prospective citizens would have had ample study time...Then again, these aren't all that hard
No they don't, also they seem to have gotten rid of the Don Bradman batting average question
One thing questions like that did have in their favour, though, was that they required the applicant to do some research and to get an understanding of the predominant culture in the country...general questions are good, but they don't require much (if any) understanding of the existing culture within the country, or why certain things are "popular"\famous.
I'd personally like to see a set of questions about government structure\democracy\etc. having an 80-100% requirement and a second set to do with the country's culture with a 50% pass rate being required as well, as it would require a knowledge of how the country works, as well as providing applicants with an insight into the sort of areas that those born here have "lived through"\grown up with, giving the applicants a better understanding of those born in this country.
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