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Australian citizenship practice test 2026, free

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One question from each of the first three Parts and two Australian values questions. After each answer you get the explanation and its page in Our Common Bond.

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Question 1 of 5
  1. Part 1 · Australia and its people

    What is the capital city of Queensland?

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    Answer: Brisbane
    Brisbane is the capital city of Queensland. See Our Common Bond, page 10.

    Source: Our Common Bond, Part 1, page 10
    Opens the guide at page 10 (PDF page 12)

  2. Part 2 · Rights and liberties

    Lena joins a cultural group for people who share her heritage. Which freedom is she using?

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    Answer: Freedom of association
    Lena is using freedom of association. People are free to join any legal organisation, such as a cultural or social group. See Our Common Bond, page 19.

    Source: Our Common Bond, Part 2, page 19
    Opens the guide at page 19 (PDF page 21)

  3. Part 3 · Government and the law

    Where is a state government based?

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    Answer: In its capital city
    State and territory governments are based in their capital cities. Each state has its own parliament and constitution. See Our Common Bond, page 28.

    Source: Our Common Bond, Part 3, page 28
    Opens the guide at page 28 (PDF page 30)

  4. Part 2 · Australian valuesValues question: must be right

    Under the Rule of Law, how does the law treat Australians?

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    Answer: All are equal under the law
    All Australians are equal under the law. No person or group is above it. See Our Common Bond, page 18.

    Source: Our Common Bond, Part 2, page 18
    Opens the guide at page 18 (PDF page 20)

  5. Part 4 · Australian valuesValues question: must be right

    Which statement about newspapers, television and radio in Australia is correct?

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    Answer: They may criticise the government, within the law
    Newspapers, television and radio share the freedom of speech, within the laws that apply to them. They can criticise the government. See Our Common Bond, pages 19 and 35.

    Source: Our Common Bond, Part 4, pages 19 and 35
    Opens the guide at page 19 (PDF page 21)

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What the test covers

The 4 testable Parts of Our Common Bond

20 multiple choice questions in 45 minutes, in English. Pass with at least 15 of 20 right, 75%, and all 5 values questions right.

1Australia and its peopleGuide pages 7 to 16
2Rights and libertiesGuide pages 17 to 22
3Government and the lawGuide pages 23 to 32
4Australian valuesGuide pages 33 to 39
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Values: all 5 must be right, whatever your total

A values miss prevents a pass, even with a high total. Cal shows your values result next to your total after every practice test. During a practice test, values questions are not highlighted.

Page numbers are book pages in the English testable section of Our Common Bond. Part 5 of the guide is not tested. The test's rules are set by the Department of Home Affairs.

What it costs

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Our Common Bond and the Home Affairs practice test are free. Full plan adds short lessons, targeted review and more practice tests. $19.99 once. No subscription.

You can prepare without paying anyone. What you pay us for is a guided routine, review of what you forget and more practice.

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  • The full practice test on this site, with all 20 answers explained, retakes too
  • In the app: the first lesson of each Part
  • In the app: Practice test 1 with all its answers explained
  • The glossary and our sources

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  • 24 short lessons in 3 stages, across the 4 Parts
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Checked answers

Every answer has its page

Every explanation links to the page of Our Common Bond it comes from. When the guide changes, the questions it affects are checked again.

901practice questions with a source, each answer checked twice against the guide
4testable Parts covered
5 Oct 2026last check of the guide

Our sources: Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond, testable section (PDF), Parts 1 to 4 (page numbers are book pages; the PDF page is two higher), and the Department of Home Affairs pages on the citizenship test. Corrections are listed on our sources page.

Learning content is based on Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond (testable section), © Commonwealth of Australia 2020, licensed under CC BY 4.0. We wrote our own questions and explanations from it; changes were made.

FAQ

Common questions

How does the Australian citizenship test work?

You answer 20 multiple choice questions on a computer or tablet at your appointment, in English, in 45 minutes. 5 questions are about Australian values. You pass with at least 15 of 20 right (75%) and all 5 values questions right. You see your result on screen when you finish.

How do I book the test?

You do not choose a date. After you apply for citizenship, the Department of Home Affairs sends you a letter with the date, time and place of your appointment. Bring photo ID and the letter.

How much does the citizenship test cost?

The test is included in the citizenship application fee, $595 for general eligibility in 2026. If you do not pass, another appointment is booked at no extra cost. After three appointments without a pass, the application may be refused.

Who has to sit the test?

Generally, applicants aged 18 to 59 when they apply. People aged 60 or over, under 18, and people with a permanent or enduring incapacity, or a permanent or substantial loss of hearing, speech or sight, may have an interview instead. Not sure? Ask Home Affairs, or use the eligibility check in the app.

Is the practice test really free?

Yes. The 5 questions on this page, then the full practice test in the test format, in your browser, with all 20 answers explained, retakes too. No account. In the app, the first lesson of each Part and Practice test 1 are free too. The Full plan is once, no subscription.

Do I need to pay to prepare?

No. Our Common Bond and the Home Affairs practice test are free, and you can prepare with them alone. Cal adds short lessons, targeted review and more practice tests, for once.

Are these the real test questions?

No. Nobody outside the Department has the test questions. We write our own practice questions from Our Common Bond, the guide every test question is based on, and show the page for each answer.
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