300 Australian Citizenship Test Questions and Answers 2026 (Free PDF and Video)
The most complete free practice set for the Australian citizenship test: 300 questions and answers built from Our Common Bond, the official study resource. Covers all testable sections plus the five mandatory values questions. Free PDF download or full YouTube video, no signup, no email.
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All 300 questions and answers grouped by section, plus a glossary of key terms from Our Common Bond at the end. The Australian Values questions are included. No email, no account.
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Prefer to listen? The full video reads every question and its correct answer out loud, with a countdown to think between each, and a clearly marked Australian Values section.
Don't lose the test on the 5 values questions
The Australian citizenship test is 20 questions, and you need 15 correct to pass. But there is a catch that trips people up: 5 of those questions are about Australian Values, and you must get all 5 right. Miss even one and you fail the whole test, no matter how well you did on the rest.
That is why this set keeps a full Australian Values section, and why the interactive Australian citizenship test practice drills the values questions until you cannot miss them, free.
Preview: sample questions and answers
A sample from the set. All 300 questions and answers are in the free PDF, and you can practise all of them interactively →
Q1.What is the name given to the original inhabitants of Australia?
A: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Q2.Which of the following best describes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures?
A: Many diverse cultures with different languages and traditions
Q3.What is the traditional way Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples passed on knowledge and culture?
A: Through songs, stories, dance, art and ceremony
Q4.How does the guide describe the relationship Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have with the land?
A: They have a deep connection with the land
Q5.The Torres Strait Islander peoples are originally from which area?
A: The islands between Queensland and Papua New Guinea
Q6.What is the name of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flag that features black, red and yellow?
A: The Aboriginal flag
Q7.What colours appear on the Torres Strait Islander flag?
A: Green, blue, black and white with a white dhari
Q8.Which statement about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is correct?
A: They have the world's oldest continuous cultures
Q9.What was the First Fleet?
A: The 11 convict ships sent from Great Britain in 1788
Q10.In what year did the First Fleet arrive in Australia?
A: 1788
Q11.Who was the commander of the First Fleet and the first Governor of New South Wales?
A: Captain Arthur Phillip
Q12.Why were convicts sent to Australia by the British Government?
A: Because British prisons and jails were overcrowded
Q13.What major event in the 1850s attracted people from all over the world to Australia?
A: The gold rushes
Q14.Which colony was the gold rush of the 1850s most strongly associated with?
A: New South Wales and Victoria
Q15.Which groups of people came to Australia during the gold rush era?
A: People from many lands, including China and Europe
Q16.On what date did the six colonies unite to form the Commonwealth of Australia?
A: 1 January 1901
Q17.What is Federation?
A: The joining of six colonies into the Commonwealth
Q18.How many colonies joined together at Federation in 1901?
A: Six
Common questions
How many questions is the actual Australian citizenship test?
The real test is 20 multiple-choice questions. You need 75% (15 of 20) to pass, and separately you must answer all 5 Australian Values questions correctly. You have 45 minutes.
What are the Australian Values questions, and why do they matter so much?
Five of the 20 questions cover Australia's shared values, such as respect for the freedom and dignity of the individual, equality, freedom of speech and religion, and the rule of law. You must get all five correct or you fail the whole test, even if your overall score is above 75%. This set flags every values question so you can drill them.
Are these the exact questions on the test?
No. Unlike some countries, Australia does not publish its live test questions. These are practice questions built from Our Common Bond, the official study resource every real question is based on. Practising them covers the same material the test draws from.
Is the PDF really free? What is inside it?
Yes, it is free to download with no email and no account, and free to share and print. The PDF has all 300 questions and answers grouped by section, plus a glossary of key terms from Our Common Bond at the end.
What happens if I fail the test?
You can resit. Retakes are generally available and many people pass on a second attempt, though repeated failures may mean reapplying. Confirm the current rules with the Department of Home Affairs.
Who is exempt from the test?
Applicants aged 60 and over at the time they apply, and some applicants under 18, are generally exempt from the test, though they may still attend an interview. Confirm your situation with the Department of Home Affairs.
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Glossary of key terms
Plain-language definitions of the terms from Our Common Bond, the same ones in the PDF.
Our Common Bond, section by section
The official study resource every question is based on, in readable chapters.
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