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Question 1 · Multiple choice
Which statement reflects the Australian value of a 'fair go'? A A person should get a job because of their family's wealth and connections B A person should get a job based on their skills and experience C A person should get a job because of their ethnicity D Jobs should go to men first
Show answer Correct answer: B — A person should get a job based on their skills and experience
Why? A 'fair go' means a person should get a job based on skills and experience, not gender, wealth or ethnicity. Source
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Question 2 · Multiple choice
What are other names for the Senate? A The Upper House, the House of Review or the States' House B The Lower House or the People's House C The High Court, the Cabinet or the Executive Council D The Executive Council
Show answer Correct answer: A — The Upper House, the House of Review or the States' House
Why? The Senate is sometimes called the Upper House, the House of Review or the States' House. Source
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Question 3 · Multiple choice
Which is the smallest of the mainland states? A Tasmania B South Australia C Victoria D New South Wales
Show answer Correct answer: C — Victoria
Why? Victoria is the smallest of the mainland states. Tasmania, an island, is the smallest state overall. Source
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Question 4 · Multiple choice
Which statement about men and women in Australia is correct? A Men have more rights in court B Men and women have equal rights C Women cannot stand for parliament D Only men may join the Defence Force
Show answer Correct answer: B — Men and women have equal rights
Why? Men and women have equal rights in Australia, and it is against the law to discriminate against a person because of their gender. Source
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Question 5 · Multiple choice
According to Australian values, what someone achieves in life should result from: A Their family name and who their parents are B Their religion C Their place of birth D Their hard work and talents
Show answer Correct answer: D — Their hard work and talents
Why? What someone achieves in life should be a result of their hard work and talents. Source
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Question 6 · Multiple choice
What decides the number of members of the House of Representatives for each state and territory? A The size of the state in square kilometres B The number of people living there C The age of the state D The number of local councils
Show answer Correct answer: B — The number of people living there
Why? The number of MPs for each state and territory is based on the number of people living in that state or territory. Source
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Question 7 · Multiple choice
Which is the smallest state? A Victoria B The Australian Capital Territory C South Australia D Tasmania
Show answer Correct answer: D — Tasmania
Why? Tasmania is the smallest state. The Australian Capital Territory is a territory, not a state. Source
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Question 8 · Multiple choice
According to Our Common Bond, roughly how many members are elected to the House of Representatives? A Exactly 76 B About 12 C Over 500 D Over 150
Show answer Correct answer: D — Over 150
Why? Our Common Bond says over 150 members are elected to the House of Representatives. The Senate has 76 senators. Source
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Question 9 · Multiple choice
Should people in Australia be limited by class distinctions? A Yes, the class a person is born into decides which jobs they can do B Yes, for jobs in government C No, everyone deserves a 'fair go' regardless of background D Only in some states
Show answer Correct answer: C — No, everyone deserves a 'fair go' regardless of background
Why? Australians believe everyone deserves a 'fair go' and people should not be limited by any kind of class distinction. Source
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Question 10 · Multiple choice
What separates Tasmania from the mainland? A Bass Strait B Torres Strait C The Great Barrier Reef D The Tasman Sea between Australia and New Zealand
Show answer Correct answer: A — Bass Strait
Why? Tasmania is separated from the mainland by Bass Strait. Source
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Question 11 · Multiple choice
Is it legal in Australia to discriminate against a person because of their gender? A No, it is against the law B Yes, if the employer is a small business C Yes, in private clubs only D Only in some states
Show answer Correct answer: A — No, it is against the law
Why? It is against the law to discriminate against a person because of their gender. Source
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Question 12 · Multiple choice
How many senators are there in total in the Australian Senate? A 150 B 12 C 76 D 100
Show answer Correct answer: C — 76
Why? Our Common Bond says there are 76 senators: 12 from each state and 2 each from the ACT and the Northern Territory. Source
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Question 13 · Multiple choice
Along the eastern coast of which state does the Great Barrier Reef run? A Queensland B New South Wales C Western Australia D The Northern Territory
Show answer Correct answer: A — Queensland
Why? The world-famous Great Barrier Reef runs along Queensland's eastern coast. Source
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Question 14 · Multiple choice
Is it acceptable to discriminate against someone because of their gender? A Yes, for private businesses B No, it is against the law C Yes, when hiring for physical jobs D Only for older workers
Show answer Correct answer: B — No, it is against the law
Why? It is against the law to discriminate against a person because of their gender. Source
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Question 15 · Multiple choice
Australian laws ensure a person is not treated differently because of their: A Criminal record when applying to be a police officer B Skills and experience C Gender, race, disability or age D Qualifications for a job
Show answer Correct answer: C — Gender, race, disability or age
Why? Several laws ensure a person is not treated differently because of gender, race, disability or age. Source
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Question 16 · Multiple choice
According to Our Common Bond, how many senators represent each state in the Senate in total? A 2 B 12 C 6 D 76
Show answer Correct answer: B — 12
Why? Our Common Bond says each state has 12 senators in total (76 senators altogether, with 2 each for the ACT and the Northern Territory). Source
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Question 17 · Multiple choice
Which state has tropical rainforests, temperate coastal areas and an often dry inland? A Tasmania B Queensland C Victoria D South Australia
Show answer Correct answer: B — Queensland
Why? Our Common Bond describes Queensland as having tropical rainforests, temperate coastal areas and an often dry inland. Source
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Question 18 · Multiple choice
How many senators do the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory each elect? A Two B Twelve C One D Six
Show answer Correct answer: A — Two
Why? The Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory elect two senators each. Source
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Question 19 · Multiple choice
Australian society values the equal rights of all people regardless of: A Whether they have broken the law or been found guilty of a serious crime in court B Their skills for a job C Gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, race or origin D Their qualifications
Show answer Correct answer: C — Gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, race or origin
Why? Australian society values the equal rights of all people regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, race, or national or ethnic origin. Source
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Question 20 · Multiple choice
In which state are the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House? A Victoria B Queensland C The Australian Capital Territory D New South Wales
Show answer Correct answer: D — New South Wales
Why? The Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House, national icons, are in Sydney, New South Wales. Source
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