Free Practice Test 14

The Australian people can change the Australian Constitution by voting in a referendum, such as the 1967 Referendum where more than 90 per cent of Australians voted ‘Yes’ to allow Aboriginal peoples to be counted in the Census.

In Australia, the lawful actions of the police should be supported. You should obey a lawful request from the police, because all Australians commit to following the law.

(Source: Page 37 - Mutual respect and tolerance for others, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

The Australian people can change the Australian Constitution by voting in a referendum, such as the 1967 Referendum where more than 90 per cent of Australians voted ‘Yes’ to allow Aboriginal peoples to be counted in the Census.

Australians value equal opportunity in our society; what is often called a 'fair go'.

(Source: Page 20 - Our equalities, Equality of opportunity and a ‘fair go’, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

Western Australia’s icons include the Ningaloo Coast, Margaret River, and the Kimberley region.

(Source: Page 11 - The states , Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

Men and women have equal rights in Australia.

(Source: Page 20 - Our equalities, Gender equality, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

It is against the law to be violent towards another person. Violence of any kind, including verbal and physical abuse, is illegal. Australians believe in peaceful disagreement and above all the right to be safe and free from violence and intimidation.

(Source: Page 37 - Mutual respect and tolerance for others, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

The Australian people can change the Australian Constitution by voting in a referendum, such as the 1967 Referendum where more than 90 per cent of Australians voted ‘Yes’ to allow Aboriginal peoples to be counted in the Census.

In a referendum, there needs to be a ‘double majority’ for the Australian Constitution to be changed. That is, both the majority of voters in a majority of states and a majority of voters across the nation must vote for the change.

There are a number of laws in Australia that ensure a person is not treated differently to others because of their gender, race, disability or age.

(Source: Page 20 - Our equalities, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

In a referendum, there needs to be a ‘double majority’ for the Australian Constitution to be changed. That is, both the majority of voters in a majority of states and a majority of voters across the nation must vote for the change.

Perth is the capital city of Western Australia.

(Source: Page 11 - The states , Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

It is against the law to discriminate against a person because of their gender.

(Source: Page 20 - Our equalities, Gender equality, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

Australians value equal opportunity in our society; what is often called a 'fair go'.

(Source: Page 20 - Our equalities, Equality of opportunity and a ‘fair go’, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

Western Australia is the largest state.

(Source: Page 11 - The states , Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

The state is home to many large mining projects.

(Source: Page 11 - The states , Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

Australia values the principles of mutual respect and tolerance.

(Source: Page 37 - Mutual respect and tolerance for others, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

Racism has no place in Australia.

(Source: Page 37 - Mutual respect and tolerance for others, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

South Australia has a rugged coastline and many famous wine regions.

(Source: Page 11 - The states , Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

In Australia, there are very strict laws concerning the age of sexual consent, which is 16 or 17 depending on which state or territory you reside in.

(Source: Page 37 - Mutual respect and tolerance for others, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)