Which level of government is mainly responsible for police and ambulance services?
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Correct answer: D — State and territory governments
Why? Police and ambulance services are primarily state and territory responsibilities.Source
Australian citizenship practice test 11
Practice test 11: 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 was a Welcome to Country traditionally meant to ensure?
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Correct answer: B — That visitors had a safe and protected journey on that land
Why? Traditionally it ensured visitors had a safe and protected journey during their time on that land.Source
Which privilege concerns the children of Australian citizens born overseas?
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Correct answer: C — Applying for citizenship by descent for a child born overseas
Why? Australian citizens can apply for a child born overseas to become an Australian citizen by descent.Source
Which level of government is responsible for rubbish collection?
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Correct answer: B — Local government
Why? Rubbish collection is a local government responsibility.Source
Which of these forms can a Welcome to Country take?
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Correct answer: A — Songs, dances, smoking ceremonies or speeches
Why? A Welcome to Country can take many forms, including songs, dances, smoking ceremonies or speeches in traditional language or English.Source
What is the Australian Human Rights Commission?
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Correct answer: B — An independent commission that investigates discrimination and human rights complaints
Why? The Australian Human Rights Commission is an independent commission that investigates complaints about discrimination and human rights breaches.Source
Which level of government is responsible for building permits?
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Correct answer: A — Local government
Why? Building permits are a local government responsibility.Source
What does an Acknowledgement of Country recognise?
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Correct answer: A — That the gathering is on Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander land
Why? It recognises that the gathering is on Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander land and pays respect to Traditional Custodians, particularly Elders past and present.Source
What do Australians expect of everyone living in Australia?
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Correct answer: A — To take part in society and contribute to the community
Why? Australians expect everyone to participate in society and make a contribution to the community.Source
Which of these is both a responsibility and a privilege of Australian citizenship?
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Correct answer: D — Voting in elections and referendums
Why? Our Common Bond lists voting as both a responsibility and a privilege of citizens.Source
Which level of government is responsible for street signs, local roads and footpaths?
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Correct answer: C — Local government
Why? Street signs, traffic controls, local roads, footpaths and bridges are local government responsibilities.Source
On what date is Australia Day celebrated each year?
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Correct answer: C — 26 January
Why? Australia Day is celebrated on 26 January each year.Source
When people are able to, what responsibility do they have towards themselves and their families?
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Correct answer: B — To try to support themselves and their families
Why? Everyone has a responsibility to try and support themselves and their families when they are able to do so.Source
Which level of government is responsible for taxation and national economic management?
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Correct answer: C — The Australian Government
Why? Taxation and national economic management are listed as Australian Government responsibilities.Source
What does Australia Day mark?
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Correct answer: B — The anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788
Why? Australia Day is the anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet from Great Britain in 1788.Source
Who must vote in federal and state or territory elections?
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Correct answer: A — Australian citizens aged 18 years or over
Why? It is a responsibility for Australian citizens aged 18 years or over to vote in federal and state or territory elections and in a referendum.Source
What is a political party?
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Correct answer: D — A group of people who share ideas about how the country should be governed
Why? A political party is a group of people who share similar ideas about how a country should be governed and work to turn them into laws.Source
Which statement about Australia Day is correct?
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Correct answer: D — It is a public holiday in every state and territory
Why? Australia Day is a public holiday in every state and territory and the biggest annual public holiday.Source
What does 'mateship' mean?
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Correct answer: C — Helping and receiving help from others, especially in difficult times
Why? Mateship means helping and receiving help from others, especially in difficult times.Source
What is a referendum?
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Correct answer: B — A vote to change the Australian Constitution
Why? A referendum is a vote to change the Australian Constitution.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