Our Common Bond.
The official material the Australian Citizenship Test is based on, broken into chapters you can read and study one at a time.
The chapters below are the quickest way through it. You can also read the full Our Common Bond on Department of Home Affairs if you prefer the original.
The chapters
Each chapter maps to a set of test questions. Study a chapter to work straight through its questions.
Australia and Its People
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, European settlement, Federation, states and territories, national symbols, public holidays, culture, and sport.
Australia's Democratic Beliefs, Rights and Liberties
Parliamentary democracy, freedoms, equality, rule of law, compulsory voting, jury service, and the rights and responsibilities of Australian citizens.
Government and the Law in Australia
The Australian Constitution, three levels of government, Parliament, the Prime Minister, the Governor-General, the courts, separation of powers, and the electoral system.
Australian Values
The shared values all Australian citizens commit to. You must answer all 5 Australian Values questions correctly to pass the test.
Guides & articles
In-depth reads to help you prepare for the test.
The 5 Values Questions: Why a 95% Score Can Still Fail the Australian Citizenship Test
You can answer 19 of 20 questions right and still fail the Australian Citizenship Test. Here is exactly why the Values section is all-or-nothing, the four wording traps, and how to get 5 out of 5.
Why People Fail the Australian Citizenship Test (When It's Meant to Be Easy)
The Australian Citizenship Test has a high pass rate, so most failures come from a few avoidable traps. Here is how to dodge them.
Does Your Parent Over 60 Have to Sit the Australian Citizenship Test? The Age Exemption, Explained
Applicants aged 60 and over are generally exempt from the Australian Citizenship Test, but still attend an appointment. Here is what that involves.
Our original research
We build datasets from the figures the government publishes, and say plainly where it publishes nothing at all.