Free Practice Test 6

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)

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)

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)

Australia has no official national religion, and people in Australia are free to follow any religion they choose.

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

This means they must be peaceful, and must not injure any person or damage property.

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

If a citizen tells his or her elected representative a law needs to be changed, the elected representative should consider what has been suggested.

After British settlement and before 1901, Australia was made up of six separate, self-governing British colonies.

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)

After British settlement and before 1901, Australia was made up of six separate, self-governing British colonies.

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)

Australians can gather freely with others, including to protest against a government action or an organisation.

(Source: Page 35 - Freedom of association, Our values, 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)

Australia has no official national religion, and people in Australia are free to follow any religion they choose.

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

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)

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)

After British settlement and before 1901, Australia was made up of six separate, self-governing British colonies.

This means they must be peaceful, and must not injure any person or damage property.

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

Australian citizens can contact their elected representative to raise their concerns about government policy.

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)