Australian Citizenship Test: Mock test 3
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About Australian Citizenship Test mock test 3
This is mock test 3 of 5 for the Australian Citizenship Test. It has 20 questions, the same number as the real test, with a 45-minute timer and the real pass mark (75% and all 5 values questions). Answers and explanations are shown when you submit. Each mock test uses a fixed set of questions, so you can retake this one until you pass it, then move on to the next.
Topics in this mock test: Australia and its people (12) · Australia's democratic beliefs, rights and liberties (8)
Last reviewed: October 19, 2026 · Questions are written from the official study material linked on the country page.
The 20 questions in mock test 3
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1. In which territory are Uluru and Kata Tjuta located?
Northern Territory
Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon are icons of the Northern Territory, which has a tropical north and dry red desert in the south.
2. Between which two cities is the Australian Capital Territory located?
Sydney and Melbourne
The Australian Capital Territory is located between Sydney and Melbourne and is home to Canberra, Parliament House and the High Court of Australia.
3. Who performs a Welcome to Country?
An Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander custodian of the local region
A Welcome to Country is a cultural practice performed by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander custodian of the local region, usually at the start of an event.
4. Who can deliver an Acknowledgement of Country?
Anyone
Anyone can deliver an Acknowledgement of Country. It recognises Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander land and pays respect to Traditional Custodians, particularly Elders past and present.
5. What does the word ‘Anzac’ stand for?
Australian and New Zealand Army Corps
Anzac stands for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, which landed at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915 during World War I.
6. What does the Union Jack on the Australian National Flag represent?
Australia's history of British settlement
The Union Jack in the top left corner represents Australia's history of British settlement and the laws and institutions inherited from it.
7. How many points does the Commonwealth Star on the Australian National Flag have?
Seven
The Commonwealth Star has seven points: one for each of the six states and one for the territories.
8. What are the colours of the Torres Strait Islander Flag?
Green, blue, black and white
The Torres Strait Islander Flag is green, blue, black and white. The green stripes represent the land and the blue panel represents the sea.
9. What does the yellow circle on the Australian Aboriginal Flag represent?
The sun
On the Australian Aboriginal Flag, the yellow circle represents the sun, the black top half represents Aboriginal peoples and the red bottom half represents the earth.
10. Which two animals support the shield on the Commonwealth Coat of Arms?
A kangaroo and an emu
The Commonwealth Coat of Arms shows a shield representing the six states and federation, supported by a kangaroo and an emu, both native Australian animals.
11. What are Australia’s national colours?
Green and gold
Australia's national colours are green and gold, the colours of the golden wattle. National sports teams usually wear green and gold.
12. What is Australia’s national gemstone?
The opal
The opal is Australia's national gemstone. According to Aboriginal legend, a rainbow touched the earth and created the colours of the opal.
13. In Australia’s parliamentary democracy, where does the power of government come from?
The Australian people, who vote for their representatives
Australia is a parliamentary democracy. Government power comes from the people, who vote for representatives who must answer to voters through elections.
14. Under the rule of law in Australia, who is above the law?
No one
The rule of law means all Australians are equal under the law. No person, group or religious rule is above the law, including leaders, business people and police.
15. How do Australians believe change should be achieved in society?
Through discussion, peaceful persuasion and the democratic process
Australians believe change should come through discussion, peaceful persuasion and the democratic process, and reject violence as a way to change people's minds or the law.
16. Are people in Australia free to criticise the government?
Yes, as long as they obey Australian law
Freedom of speech means people can say, write and discuss their views, criticise the government, protest peacefully and campaign to change laws, provided they obey the law.
17. Can a person in Australia be forced to join an organisation such as a trade union or political party?
No, people may choose not to join
Freedom of association means people may join any legal organisation, such as a political party, trade union or religious group, and may also choose not to join; they cannot be forced to.
18. What kind of government does Australia have in relation to religion?
A secular government that operates separately from religious entities
Australia's government is secular, operating separately from churches and other religious entities. Australia has no official national religion.
19. Does Australia have an official national religion?
No
Australia has no official national religion. People are free to follow any religion or none, and the government treats everyone equally regardless of religion.
20. What does a ‘fair go’ mean in Australia?
Success should come from talent, work and effort, not wealth or background
Australians value equality of opportunity and a 'fair go': what someone achieves should result from their talents, work and effort rather than wealth or background. There are no formal class distinctions.
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