Study Resources

Everything you need to study for the test

Free, official study materials from the Department of Home Affairs, a clear breakdown of what's on the test, and unlimited practice — gathered in one place by MTC FutureReady.

Official Home Affairs sources 439 practice questions Free in 6 languages

About the test

The Australian Citizenship Test at a glance.

20
Multiple-choice questions
75%
Needed to pass (15 of 20)
45
Minutes to complete
4
Topic areas covered

The test covers Australian values, history, government and the law — all drawn from the official booklet, Our Common Bond.

Start here

Study the official material.

These are the authoritative sources from the Australian Government. Begin with Our Common Bond — every test question is based on it.

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Our Common Bond

The official resource book the citizenship test is based on. Read the testable section closely — it's where every question comes from.

In your language

Read the booklet in your language.

The testable section of Our Common Bond — the part the test is based on — is a free PDF from the Department of Home Affairs, available in 40 languages. Find yours below.

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Know the content

What the test covers.

The questions come from four sections of Our Common Bond. You can practise each one separately in the practice area.

1

Australia and its People

Indigenous heritage, national symbols, Australia Day, and the diverse people who make up Australian society.

2

Democratic Beliefs, Rights & Liberties

Parliamentary democracy, the rule of law, and freedoms of speech, religion and association — and the equality of all people.

3

Government and the Law

The three levels of government, voting, the Constitution, and how laws are made in Australia.

4

Australian Values

Respect, equality, fairness, freedom, and the responsibilities that come with citizenship.

Next steps

Applying for citizenship.

Ready to take it further? These official pages explain who can apply and how.

Put it into practice

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