Free Practice Test 29

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

A gold Commonwealth Star sits above the shield.

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

Members of Parliament and senators debate proposals for new laws in the Australian Parliament.

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 ATO works to ensure all citizens are aware of their tax rights and obligations to pay the correct amount of tax.

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

Religious intolerance is not acceptable in Australian society.

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

A kangaroo and an emu support the shield on each side. Both are native Australian animals.

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

A gold Commonwealth Star sits above the shield.

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

Members of Parliament and senators debate proposals for new laws in the Australian Parliament.

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 ATO works to ensure all citizens are aware of their tax rights and obligations to pay the correct amount of tax.

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

There are also taxes on many goods and services.

(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. The shield in the centre represents the six states and federation.

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

The number of MPs for each state and territory is based on the number of people in that state or territory.

Australian society values the equal rights of all people, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, race, or national or ethnic origin.

(Source: Page 36 - Equality of all people under the law, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

All people should be provided equal opportunity to pursue their goals and interests regardless of their ethnicity or religion as long as they are obeying Australian law.

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

The ATO works to ensure all citizens are aware of their tax rights and obligations to pay the correct amount of tax.

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

The ATO works to ensure all citizens are aware of their tax rights and obligations to pay the correct amount of tax.

(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. The shield in the centre represents the six states and federation.

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

Overall, there are over 150 members elected to the House of Representatives.