Free Practice Test 37

Citizenship gives you the opportunity to fully participate in our nation's life and community. It means that you are ready to fulfl your responsibilities as an Australian citizen.

(Source: Page 38 - Making a contribution, Our community, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

In 1851, a 'gold rush' began when gold was discovered in the colonies of New South Wales and Victoria.

(Source: Page 8 - Early days of European settlement, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

All Australians are expected to treat each other with dignity and respect, regardless of their race, country of origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, heritage, culture, politics, wealth or religion.

(Source: Page 18 - Our democratic beliefs, Respect for all individuals regardless of background, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

Everyone has a responsibility to try and support themselves and their families when they are able to do so.

(Source: Page 38 - Making a contribution, Our community, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

Citizens in each local government area vote to elect their local councillors.

Freedom of speech is a core Australian value and underpins our democratic system. Freedom of speech means people can say and write what they think, and discuss their ideas with others.

(Source: Page 19 - Our freedoms, Freedom of speech and freedom of expression, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

In 1851, a 'gold rush' began when gold was discovered in the colonies of New South Wales and Victoria.

(Source: Page 8 - Early days of European settlement, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

In 1851, a 'gold rush' began when gold was discovered in the colonies of New South Wales and Victoria.

(Source: Page 8 - Early days of European settlement, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

Australia’s democratic system is based on the principle that every individual, regardless of their background, has rights and equality under Australian law.

(Source: Page 18 - Our democratic beliefs, Respect for all individuals regardless of background, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

Australians expect everyone living in Australia to participate in our society and make a contribution to our community.

(Source: Page 38 - Making a contribution, Our community, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

All Australians are expected to treat each other with dignity and respect, regardless of their race, country of origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, heritage, culture, politics, wealth or religion.

(Source: Page 18 - Our democratic beliefs, Respect for all individuals regardless of background, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

Australians expect everyone living in Australia to participate in our society and make a contribution to our community.

(Source: Page 38 - Making a contribution, Our community, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

Australians value ‘mateship’. We help each other in times of need. For example, this might mean taking a meal to an elderly neighbour, driving a friend to a medical appointment, or visiting someone who is sick, frail or lonely.

(Source: Page 38 - Compassion for those in need, Our community, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

Councils are responsible for planning and delivering services to their local community.

In 1851, a 'gold rush' began when gold was discovered in the colonies of New South Wales and Victoria.

(Source: Page 8 - Early days of European settlement, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

Australia’s democratic system is based on the principle that every individual, regardless of their background, has rights and equality under Australian law.

(Source: Page 18 - Our democratic beliefs, Respect for all individuals regardless of background, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

The states and the Northern Territory are divided into local government areas which may be called cities, shires, towns or municipalities.

Each area has its own local council.

Citizens in each local government area vote to elect their local councillors.

People from all around the world came to these colonies to try to make their fortunes. Chinese people arriving at this time were the first large group of migrants not from Europe.

(Source: Page 8 - Early days of European settlement, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)