Free Practice Test 7

More importantly, Australia's national identity was beginning to form.

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)

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)

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)

However, religious practices must not break Australian laws.

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

In 1901, the separate colonies were united into a federation of states called the Commonwealth of Australia.

(Source: Page 9 - The nation of Australia, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

Each colony had its own constitution and laws relating to defence, immigration, postage, trade and transport.

In 1901, the separate colonies were united into a federation of states called the Commonwealth of Australia.

(Source: Page 9 - The nation of Australia, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

As a result, people wanted to unite the colonies to form a single nation.

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)

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 1901, the separate colonies were united into a federation of states called the Commonwealth of Australia.

(Source: Page 9 - The nation of Australia, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

The separate colonies also had weak systems of defence.

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)

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)

In 1851, a ‘gold rush’ began when gold was discovered in the colonies of New South Wales and Victoria. 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. In 10 years, Australia’s population more than doubled.

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

For example, trade and transport between the colonies was expensive and slow, and enforcing the law across borders was diffcult.

In 1901, the separate colonies were united into a federation of states called the Commonwealth of Australia.

(Source: Page 9 - The nation of Australia, 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)

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)