Free Practice Test 28

The House of Representatives is one of the Houses in the The House of Representatives Australian Parliament. Other names for the House of Representatives are the Lower House or the People’s House.

Australia is divided into federal electorates. Members of Parliament (MPs) represent the people in their electorate.

Religious laws have no legal status in Australia. Australian law must be followed by everyone in Australia, including where it is different from religious laws.

(Source: Page 35 - Freedom of religion, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

Some religious or cultural practices, such as polygamy (being married to more than one person at the same time) and forced marriage, are against the law in Australia and can result in severe legal penalties, including imprisonment.

(Source: Page 35 - Freedom of religion, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

The points of the white star represent the island groups in the Torres Strait, and the colour white symbolises peace.

(Source: Page 14 - Australia's flags, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

Paying tax is another important way you directly contribute to the Australian community and is required by law.

(Source: Page 22 - Participating in Australian society, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

The points of the white star represent the island groups in the Torres Strait, and the colour white symbolises peace.

(Source: Page 14 - Australia's flags, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

However, religious practices must not break Australian laws.

(Source: Page 35 - Freedom of religion, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

Religious laws have no legal status in Australia. Australian law must be followed by everyone in Australia, including where it is different from religious laws.

(Source: Page 35 - Freedom of religion, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

Tax is paid out of the money you earn, whether it is from a job, a business or investments, and is collected by the ATO.

(Source: Page 22 - Participating in Australian society, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

The white dancer's headdress in the centre is a symbol for all Torres Strait Islanders.

(Source: Page 14 - Australia's flags, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

The House of Representatives is one of the Houses in the The House of Representatives Australian Parliament. Other names for the House of Representatives are the Lower House or the People’s House.

The government treats all citizens equally, whatever their religion or beliefs.

(Source: Page 35 - Freedom of religion, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

In a federal election, Australian citizens vote to elect representatives to each House of Parliament.

Paying tax is another important way you directly contribute to the Australian community and is required by law.

(Source: Page 22 - Participating in Australian society, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

The Commonwealth Coat of Arms is the official symbol of the Commonwealth of Australia. It represents our national unity. It identifies the authority and property of the Commonwealth of Australia.

(Source: Page 15 - Commonwealth Coat of Arms, Australia’s symbols, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

Tax is paid out of the money you earn, whether it is from a job, a business or investments, and is collected by the ATO.

(Source: Page 22 - Participating in Australian society, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

The House of Representatives is one of the Houses in the The House of Representatives Australian Parliament. Other names for the House of Representatives are the Lower House or the People’s House.

Tax is paid out of the money you earn, whether it is from a job, a business or investments, and is collected by the ATO.

(Source: Page 22 - Participating in Australian society, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

The Commonwealth Coat of Arms is the official symbol of the Commonwealth of Australia.

(Source: Page 15 - Commonwealth Coat of Arms, Australia’s symbols, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)