What is the capital city of Australia?
Which of these is one of Australia's core values?
What is Australia's national anthem?
When did the Australian Federation come into being?
Who is Australia's head of state?
Who were Australia's first inhabitants?
How many states are there in Australia?
What is voting like in Australian federal elections?
What animals are featured on the Australian Coat of Arms?
What event is commemorated on ANZAC Day?
Who is the head of government in Australia?
What is the principle of 'mateship' in Australia?
What is Australia's parliament called?
Which value is reflected in the Australian phrase 'a fair go'?
What does Australia value regarding men and women?
What is Australia's common national language?
Which principle means that everyone — including governments — must obey the law?
Which of the following is an Australian value?
What kind of democracy does Australia practise?
Australians are free to follow any religion or to follow no religion. This reflects which value?
Which of the following is true about freedom of speech in Australia?
What does 'helping others, especially in times of need' refer to in Australian culture?
For approximately how long have Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples lived in Australia?
What is 'the Dreaming' (or Dreamtime)?
Who claimed the eastern coast of Australia for Britain in 1770?
When did the First Fleet arrive in Australia?
Why did the six Australian colonies federate in 1901?
What document sets out the basic rules for the government of Australia?
What major change to Australia's population came from post-WWII immigration?
When is ANZAC Day commemorated each year?
What is Australia Day, and when is it held?
What are the two houses of the Australian federal parliament?
Who represents the Sovereign in Australia at the federal level?
What voting system is used to elect members of the House of Representatives?
Who chooses the Prime Minister of Australia?
What is the Cabinet in Australian government?
Which symbols appear on the Australian national flag?
Where are Torres Strait Islander people from?
How does Our Common Bond describe the cultures and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples?
How do Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples express their deep connection with the land?
How many convict ships made up the First Fleet?
Why did the British Government decide to transport convicts to New South Wales?
Who was the first Governor of the colony of New South Wales?
Where did the early free settlers in Australia come from?
In which year did a gold rush begin in New South Wales and Victoria?
In which colonies was gold discovered in 1851, starting a gold rush?
Who were the first large group of migrants to Australia who were not from Europe?
What happened to Australia's population in the 10 years after the gold rush began in 1851?
Historically, where are Aboriginal people from?
Which national institutions were established in 1901 under the new Australian Constitution?
According to Our Common Bond, about how many people lived in Australia in 1901 (not counting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)?
Australia Day is marked by events across Australia. Which events does Our Common Bond say are included?
After World War II, a wave of non-British migrants came to Australia. Where did large numbers of them come from?
In the first half of the 20th century, there were programs to actively encourage migrants from which country to settle in Australia?
According to Our Common Bond, how many distinct Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages are there?
Why should migrants learn and use English, according to Our Common Bond?
Where did the First Fleet land on 26 January 1788?
Who performs a Welcome to Country?
When does a Welcome to Country usually take place at an event?
Who can deliver an Acknowledgement of Country?
Traditionally, why was a Welcome to Country performed?
What is the biggest annual public holiday in Australia?
Who announces the Australian of the Year Awards during Australia Day celebrations?
Anzac Day is named after which group?
Who do Australians remember on Anzac Day?
How many mainland territories does Australia have?
Which was the first colony established by the British in Australia?
Which is Australia's largest city?
Which is the smallest of Australia's mainland states?
Which is Australia's second largest state?
Which is Australia's largest state?
Which is Australia's smallest state?
What separates Tasmania from the Australian mainland?
Where is the Australian Capital Territory located?
What is the capital city of Western Australia?
What is the capital city of South Australia?
What is the capital city of Tasmania?
What is the capital city of the Northern Territory?
What is the capital city of Queensland?
What is the capital city of Victoria?
In which state are the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the 12 Apostles and the Royal Exhibition Building?
Cradle Mountain, Port Arthur and the Bay of Fires are icons of which state?
What colours is the Australian National Flag?
How many points does the Commonwealth Star on the Australian National Flag have?
What does the Union Jack on the Australian National Flag represent?
What is the Southern Cross on the Australian National Flag?
What colours is the Australian Aboriginal Flag?
On the Australian Aboriginal Flag, what does the red bottom half represent?
On the Australian Aboriginal Flag, what does the yellow circle represent?
On the Torres Strait Islander Flag, what does the blue panel in the centre represent?
Which symbol in the centre of the Torres Strait Islander Flag stands for all Torres Strait Islanders?
Besides the Australian National Flag, which two officially recognised flags are named in Our Common Bond?
What does the shield in the centre of the Commonwealth Coat of Arms represent?
What is Australia's national flower?
What are Australia's national colours?
What is Australia's national gemstone?
On which occasions is 'Advance Australia Fair' sung?
At the citizenship ceremony, what do new citizens pledge about Australia's democratic beliefs?
To whom must representatives in parliament answer for the decisions they make?
Under the Rule of Law, how are all Australians treated under the law?
How do Australians believe change should occur?
What kind of country are Australians proud to live in?
Australia's democratic system is based on the principle that every individual, regardless of background, has what?
Which statement about treating others in Australia is correct?
The booklet describes freedom of speech as a core Australian value. What else does it say about it?
What does freedom of speech mean?
Can people in Australia criticise the government?
Freedom of expression means people can express their views, including through what?
Where are people in Australia free to meet for social or political discussion?
While using their own freedom of speech and expression, what else must people in Australia do?
What is freedom of association?
Which organisations are people in Australia free to join?
According to the booklet, what kind of heritage does Australia have?
Which of these is a public holiday in Australia because it is a Christian day?
The government in Australia is secular. What does this mean?
Is it legal in Australia to discriminate against a person because of their gender?
Which of these is a responsibility of Australian citizens?
Is service in the Australian Defence Force compulsory?
Is voting compulsory in local government elections in every state?
By voting in elections and referendums, what do Australian citizens get?
What is a jury?
Which Australian citizens can be called to serve on a jury?
How does jury service help the court system?
Which of these is both a responsibility and a privilege of Australian citizenship?
Which of these is a privilege of Australian citizenship?
Australian citizens have the right to apply for a job in the Australian Defence Force. What does it include?
Which Australian citizens can seek election to parliament?
When you become an Australian citizen, what right do you have regarding living in Australia?
Which document can you apply for as a privilege of Australian citizenship?
If you travel overseas as an Australian citizen, what do you need to return to Australia?
Where can Australian citizens overseas ask for help from an Australian government official?
In which situations can Australian citizens overseas ask Australian officials for help?
Which of these can Australian officials overseas help Australian citizens with?
When an Australian citizen is in another country, whose laws must they obey?
How can a child born overseas to an Australian citizen become an Australian citizen?
Which of these is an example of actively participating in Australian society?
Is paying tax required by law in Australia?
Which organisation collects the tax paid on money people earn in Australia?
What are taxes in Australia spent on?
Besides the federal government, who also collects taxes in Australia to pay for services?
Tax is paid out of the money you earn. Which sources of money does this include?
From what age is jury service, if requested, a responsibility for Australian citizens?
Which statement about religion in Australia is correct, according to the booklet?
If an Australian citizen overseas has an accident or a serious illness, what can Australian officials provide?
Apart from the money people earn, what else is taxed in Australia?
What does the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) work to ensure?
According to the booklet, what do active citizens take on?
At which levels can eligible Australian citizens seek election to parliament?
What happens if an Australian citizen is not correctly enrolled to vote?
Which of these is another name for the Senate?
Which Commonwealth agency conducts federal elections and referendums and maintains the Commonwealth electoral roll?
Which statement about the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is correct?
How is voting conducted in Australian elections?
What may happen if you do not vote in an Australian election and do not have a good reason?
How can Australian citizens raise their concerns about government policy?
Before 1901, how was Australia made up?
Before federation, which problem did the separate Australian colonies have?
On 1 January 1901, the colonies were united into a federation of states called what?
Which body has the ultimate power to apply and interpret the laws of Australia?
Which of these is part of the Governor-General's role?
In the 1967 Referendum, more than 90 per cent of Australians voted 'Yes' to allow what?
What does a 'double majority' in a referendum mean?
Why does the Australian Constitution divide the power of government between the legislative, executive and judicial powers?
What is 'legislative power'?
What is 'executive power'?
Who holds judicial power, the power to interpret and apply the law?
Who is included in the Executive?
Courts and judges in Australia are independent of whom?
Who appoints the Governor-General, and on whose advice?
Which statement about the Governor-General is correct?
What role does the King have in the day-to-day running of the Australian government?
Who represents the King in each Australian state?
Australia is a constitutional monarchy. What does this mean?
What is it called when the Governor-General signs a Bill passed by the Australian Parliament into law?
Who acts as Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Defence Force?
What are the special powers of the Governor-General that can only be used in specific circumstances called?
What is the leader of a state government called?
What is the leader of a territory government called?
Who is the leader of a local government?
What are other names for the Australian Government?
What are other names for the House of Representatives?
What is the number of Members of Parliament (MPs) for each state and territory in the House of Representatives based on?
Overall, how many members are elected to the House of Representatives?
How are the states represented in the Senate?
How many senators are there in total in the Australian Parliament?
How many senators does each state elect?
How many senators do the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory each elect?
What does each Australian state government have of its own?
In the Northern Territory, who is appointed by the Governor-General in a role similar to a state Governor?
What is one difference between states and self-governing territories in Australia?
Which of these is a responsibility of the Australian Government?
Which level of government is responsible for defence?
Which level of government is primarily responsible for hospitals and health services?
Which of these is primarily a responsibility of state and territory governments?
Which level of government is responsible for rubbish collection?
In the Australian Capital Territory, which government is responsible for local government services such as local roads and parks?
What is a political party?
What are parliamentarians who do not belong to any political party called?
Which of these is one of the main political parties in Australia named in Our Common Bond?
After a federal election, which party or coalition forms the Opposition?
Who recommends members of the House of Representatives or senators to become ministers in the Australian Government?
What is the area of government that a minister is responsible for called?
When a member of the Australian Parliament proposes a new law or a change to an existing law, what is the proposal called?
What must happen before a Bill goes to the Governor-General?
Who is the highest authority in a court?
Judges and magistrates are appointed by the government. What can the government NOT do?
In Australia's court system, how is a person considered until they are found guilty in a court?
What right does every person have in an Australian court?
What can a court in Australia base its decision on?
In a criminal trial, if the jury finds a person guilty, who decides the penalty?
Which statement about the police in Australia is correct?
What does the Australian Federal Police (AFP) investigate?
In Australia, which of these is a crime?
If you break an Australian law that you did not know about, what can happen?
According to Our Common Bond, which of these can be a form of domestic and family violence?
Who controls road and traffic rules in Australia?
Who must wear a seatbelt when travelling in a car in Australia?
Which of these is against the law while driving in Australia?
Australian values are based on which of the following?
According to Our Common Bond, why are Australian values important for the community?
When should people in Australia obey the law?
What are all Australian people expected to do with Australian values?
In Australia's parliamentary democracy, who determines the laws?
According to Our Common Bond, what is Australian citizenship about?
Which statement about newspapers, television and radio in Australia is correct?
Why are Australians allowed to peacefully protest against the actions of the government?
Is it acceptable in Australia to promote violence against a group of people because of their religion or ethnicity?
Freedom of speech in Australia has limits. Which of these is illegal?
Under the Rule of Law in Australia, what happens to a person who breaks the law?
Is it legal in Australia to encourage other people to break the law?
According to Our Common Bond, what would promoting distrust in and fear of an ethnic community do?
What do Australians expect of everyone living in Australia?
Australians value 'mateship'. Which of these is an example of mateship given in Our Common Bond?
According to Our Common Bond, what can volunteering in Australia help you do?
What legal status do religious laws have in Australia?
Which of these practices is against the law in Australia?
What is the legal position of forced marriage in Australia?
How is religious intolerance viewed in Australian society?
Which statement reflects the Australian value of equality of all people under the law?
How is the law applied to people from different backgrounds in Australia?
Under Australian law, which statement about marriage is correct?
Who can join the Australian Defence Force and the police force?
A man and a woman apply for the same job. The woman has better qualifications and skills. Which statement is correct in Australia?
Who has the right to make independent choices about personal matters such as marriage and religion?
What is the position in Australia on physical violence against a spouse or partner?
Who can apply to the courts for a divorce in Australia?
According to Our Common Bond, how have many new migrants become leaders in business, the arts, public service and sport?
Our Common Bond says learning to speak English is essential for which two things?
When an organisation needs to fill a job, what does Australian law support?
Under Australian law, which kinds of violence towards another person are illegal?
What does Our Common Bond say about cyber abuse in Australia?
What is the age of sexual consent in Australia?
What should you do if a police officer in Australia makes a lawful request of you?
What does the principle of mutual respect and tolerance mean in Australia?
Racism has no place in Australia. Which of these is an example of racism?
As part of making a contribution to the community, what responsibility does everyone in Australia have?
In the spirit of mateship, Australia has a strong tradition of what?
Besides being the national language, how does Australian society see the English language?
If English is not their native language, what must applicants for Australian citizenship undertake to do?
During Australia's 2019-20 bushfire season, what did many multicultural communities do?
What should you do if you suspect that a friend or neighbour may be planning to commit a serious crime?
If a person in Australia sees or knows of a child being abused, what should they do?
Online abuse (cyber abuse) is not accepted in Australia. Which of these is an example of it?
Can an Australian citizen also hold the citizenship of another country?
An Australian citizen who is also a citizen of another country is living in Australia. Which laws must they follow?
Do any Australian laws apply to Australian citizens when they are overseas?
In the citizenship pledge, to whom do Australian citizens pledge their loyalty?
Australians share an obligation not to undermine Australia's interests and security. Which of these would undermine Australia's interests?