Australian Citizenship Test · Australian Values, Rights and Responsibilities

Australian Values, Rights and Responsibilities

35 practice questions, each with the answer and an explanation.

Practise Australian Values, Rights and Responsibilities now

Random questions from this topic, one at a time. You see the answer and the explanation straight after each one.

All 35 questions

  1. Which freedom allows Australians to express their opinions in public, within the law?
  2. What does the Australian value of a 'fair go' mean?
  3. In the pledge of commitment, to whom do new citizens promise their loyalty?
  4. Which of these is a responsibility of every Australian citizen?
  5. What duty may an Australian citizen be called on to carry out in a court?
  6. Which privilege is available only to Australian citizens and not to permanent residents?
  7. Which statement about religion in Australia is correct?
  8. Which language is used in Australian government and public life as the national language?
  9. Which of these is a crime in Australia and goes against the value of equality?
  10. What does equality of men and women mean in Australia?
  11. What does mateship mean in Australian culture?
  12. What can a person lawfully do if they disagree with a government decision?
  13. What does freedom of association protect?
  14. Which statement about a fair trial is correct in Australia?
  15. Which action shows respect for others, one of the Australian values?
  16. Why is freedom of the press important in a democracy?
  17. What is the position on forced marriage in Australia?
  18. What does freedom of assembly allow?
  19. In which year did the Parliament pass the law allowing marriage between two people of any sex?
  20. Which duty applies to eligible Australian citizens aged 18 and over?
  21. Which of these is a way to take part in the community that many Australians value?
  22. What happens at a citizenship ceremony?
  23. Which kind of law protects people from unfair treatment at work because of race, sex or disability?
  24. What does the Constitution say about religion?
  25. A person writes false statements that damage a neighbour's reputation. Which idea applies?
  26. At a peaceful rally one speaker calls for violence against another group. What is the likely position?
  27. A dual citizen wants to stand for the federal Parliament. What does the Constitution say?
  28. A citizen and a permanent resident live in the same street. Which of these can only the citizen do?
  29. A person refuses to enrol, saying voting is a choice. What is the position in federal law?
  30. Which pair shows a right matched with a responsibility?
  31. What does the pledge of commitment say that new citizens will do about Australia's laws?
  32. Which example shows the value of a fair go in practice?
  33. Who may apply to become an Australian citizen by conferral?
  34. Which situation best shows equality of opportunity rather than equality of outcome?
  35. What is the main purpose of a jury in a serious criminal trial?

Keep practising

More Australian Citizenship Test topics

All Australian Citizenship Test practice →

Ready for the full Australian Citizenship Test test?

Take a mock testAustralian Citizenship Test hub