Who elects local councillors?
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Correct answer: D — Citizens in each local government area
Why? Citizens in each local government area vote to elect their local councillors.Source
Australian citizenship practice test 10
Practice test 10: 20 questions from all four parts, as many as in the real test, where you need 15 of 20 correct and every values question right. Pick an answer and check yourself straight away.
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These are FreeExamPath's own questions on the themes of Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond, the official resource booklet. They are not official test questions, and FreeExamPath is not affiliated with the Department of Home Affairs. Home Affairs: prepare for the test
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What should you do if the police make a lawful request of you?
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Correct answer: B — Obey the lawful request
Why? The lawful actions of the police should be supported; you should obey a lawful request from the police.Source
Which responsibility of citizens concerns the safety of the nation?
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Correct answer: C — To defend Australia should the need arise
Why? Defending Australia should the need arise is a responsibility. The other options are privileges citizens may choose to use.Source
Where is the Australian Capital Territory located?
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Correct answer: A — Between Sydney and Melbourne
Why? The Australian Capital Territory is located between Sydney and Melbourne.Source
Which level of government is responsible for defence?
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Correct answer: A — The Australian Government
Why? Defence is a responsibility of the Australian Government.Source
What does mutual respect and tolerance mean?
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Correct answer: A — Listening to others and respecting their views, even when they differ from yours
Why? Mutual respect and tolerance means listening to others and respecting their views and opinions, even when they are different from your own.Source
Which national institutions are located in Canberra?
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Correct answer: D — Parliament House and the High Court of Australia
Why? Several national institutions are in Canberra, including Parliament House and the High Court of Australia.Source
Which of these is a responsibility, not just a privilege, of Australian citizenship?
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Correct answer: D — Obeying the laws of Australia
Why? Obeying the law is a responsibility. Passports, public service jobs and consular help are privileges.Source
Which level of government is responsible for immigration and citizenship?
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Correct answer: C — The Australian Government
Why? Immigration and citizenship are responsibilities of the Australian Government.Source
Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon are icons of which part of Australia?
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Correct answer: C — The Northern Territory
Why? They are listed as Northern Territory icons.Source
Which of these is an example of racism that has no place in Australia?
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Correct answer: D — Making racially abusive comments at a sporting event
Why? Racism includes making racially abusive comments in public or at a sporting event, or sharing racially offensive material online.Source
Which level of government is responsible for social security, such as pensions and family support?
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Correct answer: A — The Australian Government
Why? Social security (pensions and family support) is a responsibility of the Australian Government.Source
Which of these is a privilege of Australian citizenship?
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Correct answer: A — Applying for an Australian passport
Why? Applying for an Australian passport and re-entering Australia freely is a privilege of citizenship.Source
Who performs a Welcome to Country?
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Correct answer: C — An Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander custodian of the local area
Why? A Welcome to Country is performed by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander custodian of the local region, welcoming visitors to their traditional land.Source
Which level of government is mainly responsible for hospitals and health services?
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Correct answer: D — State and territory governments
Why? Our Common Bond lists hospitals and health services as primarily a state and territory responsibility.Source
Is sharing racially offensive material on the internet acceptable in Australia?
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Correct answer: A — No, racism has no place in Australia
Why? Racism has no place in Australia, including creating or sharing racially offensive material on the internet.Source
Which level of government is mainly responsible for schools?
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Correct answer: B — State and territory governments
Why? Schools are primarily the responsibility of state and territory governments.Source
Who can deliver an Acknowledgement of Country?
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Correct answer: D — Anyone
Why? Anyone can deliver an Acknowledgement of Country. At meetings it is usually done by the Chair or Master of Ceremonies.Source
Which right in political life does Australian citizenship give?
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Correct answer: B — Seeking election to parliament
Why? Seeking election to parliament is a privilege of citizenship; the other options are responsibilities or general legal duties.Source
Where can incidents of racism be reported, besides the police?
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Correct answer: C — The Australian Human Rights Commission
Why? Racism can be reported to the police, and complaints can be made to the Australian Human Rights Commission.Source
Official sources (2)
- Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond, testable section (official resource booklet, PDF) — Department of Home Affairs (Australian Government), immi.homeaffairs.gov.au, checked 19 October 2026
- Learn about the citizenship test — Department of Home Affairs (Australian Government), immi.homeaffairs.gov.au, checked 19 October 2026