Australian Citizenship Test FAQ

The Australian citizenship test checks your knowledge of Australia, the responsibilities and privileges of citizenship, and Australian values. It is part of the citizenship application process and is administered by the Department of Home Affairs.

You have 45 minutes to answer 20 multiple-choice questions on a computer. To pass you must answer at least 15 correctly (75%) AND answer all 5 Australian values questions correctly. Getting the values questions right is required even if your overall score is above 75%.

Each test includes 5 questions on Australian values, such as freedom, respect, equality, and the rule of law. You must answer every one of them correctly to pass, no matter how well you do on the rest of the test. AussieTizen has a dedicated Australian Values section so you can practise them until they are automatic.

Everything the test covers comes from the official study booklet, “Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond”, published by the Department of Home Affairs. The testable material covers Australia and its people, Australia's democratic beliefs, rights and liberties, government and the law, and Australian values.

In general, applicants for Australian citizenship who are aged 18 to 59 must sit and pass the test. Applicants outside that age range, and some applicants with specific exemptions, do not. Check your own situation with the Department of Home Affairs.

You sit the test on a computer at an appointment arranged by the Department of Home Affairs, usually at one of its offices. Follow the instructions in your own appointment letter.

The test is in English only. It also serves as a check that you have a basic knowledge of the English language, which is another reason regular practice helps.

You can sit the test again. The Department of Home Affairs arranges another appointment for you; there is no published limit on attempts. Passing on the first try still saves you time, so practise until your scores are consistently above the pass mark.

Yes. If you miss any of the 5 Australian values questions, you do not pass, even if every other answer is correct. That is why practising the values material until it is second nature matters so much.

The test ends when the 45 minutes are up, and whatever you have answered is scored. Keep an eye on the clock and practise under timed conditions first.

No. AussieTizen is an independent preparation platform, not affiliated with the Department of Home Affairs or the Australian Government. The official test is arranged through the Department of Home Affairs as part of your citizenship application.

You can practise questions across all 5 sections covering the official study booklet through 102 topic practice tests, sit 133 timed mock exams in the official 20-question format plus a random-draw exam, review missed questions, use flashcards, and track progress.

With a free account you get the first practice test of every section, two full mock exams, and automatic mistake review. Everything else needs a one-time access pass.

Yes. AussieTizen runs in your browser on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

A one-time access pass unlocks the full question library, all 102 topic practice tests, all 133 timed mock exams plus the random-draw exam, and flashcards. You pay once for a set period, with no automatic renewal.

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