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Australian citizenship test study guide: the 4 Parts in plain English

Checked 6 Oct 2026

Every test question is based on Parts 1 to 4 of Our Common Bond. Here is what each Part says, in short sentences, with the page in the guide for every topic.

In short

The test has 20 multiple choice questions in English, and you have 45 minutes. 5 of the 20 questions are about Australian values, and all 5 must be right. You pass with at least 15 of 20 right and all 5 values questions right. All questions are based on the testable section of Our Common Bond, which is free.

The 4 Parts

1Australia and its peopleGuide pages 7 to 162Rights and libertiesGuide pages 17 to 223Government and the lawGuide pages 23 to 324Australian valuesGuide pages 33 to 39

How to study, step by step

  1. Read one Part at a timeStart with our plain English summary, then read the same pages in Our Common Bond. If English is your second language, keep the guide in your language open for hard words, and our glossary.
  2. Check yourselfTry the 30 sample questions for that Part. Each answer has its page in the guide.
  3. Give the values extra timeAll 5 values questions must be right. Study Part 4 and the values topics of Part 2.
  4. Sit a practice testTry our free practice test: 20 questions in 45 minutes, like the test format. Home Affairs also has a free practice test.

Part 1: Australia and its people

Read Part 1 in plain English · 30 sample questions

Part 2: Australia's democratic beliefs, rights and liberties

Read Part 2 in plain English · 30 sample questions

Part 3: Government and the law in Australia

Read Part 3 in plain English · 30 sample questions

Part 4: Australian values

Read Part 4 in plain English · 30 sample questions

We leave out facts that can change between editions of the guide, such as names of office holders and numbers of seats. Check them in the guide itself.

Before your appointment, read what happens on the day. More answers in our test guides: the format and pass mark, how to prepare and Our Common Bond explained.

Written by Cal Australia in our own words from Our Common Bond, testable section, edition naming King Charles III, last checked 5 Oct 2026. Page numbers are book pages; the PDF page is two higher. Based on Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond (testable section), © Commonwealth of Australia 2020, licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International licence (CC BY 4.0). Changes made: our own questions and summaries.

Common questions

What should I study for the citizenship test?

Parts 1 to 4 of Our Common Bond, the testable section of the guide: Australia and its people, Australia's democratic beliefs, rights and liberties, Government and the law in Australia, and Australian values. Only these Parts are tested.

Is Our Common Bond free?

Yes. Home Affairs publishes it free online, and also in 40 languages. The test itself is in English only.

Is this study guide enough on its own?

Read the guide itself too: the test is based on it. Our pages are a short summary in plain English, written by us, with the page for every topic so you can check it.
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