Free Australian citizenship practice test

Question 1

Who are Australia’s first inhabitants, with the oldest continuous cultures and traditions in the world?

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

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Only European free settlers from Great Britain

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Only Chinese migrants from the gold rush

Question 2

When did the First Fleet arrive from Great Britain, beginning European settlement?

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26 January 1788

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1 January 1901

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25 April 1915

Question 3

In 1901, the separate colonies were united into a federation called the:

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Commonwealth of Australia

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United Kingdom of Australia

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Republic of Australia

Question 4

How many states and mainland territories does the Commonwealth of Australia have?

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Six states and two mainland territories

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Five states and three territories

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Seven states and one territory

Question 5

What is the capital city of Australia?

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Canberra

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Melbourne

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Sydney

Question 6

Australia Day is celebrated each year on:

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26 January

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1 January

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25 April

Question 7

Anzac Day, on 25 April, is a solemn day to remember:

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Australians who served and died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations

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Only the discovery of gold in Victoria

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The opening of Parliament House each year

Question 8

On the Australian National Flag, what does the Commonwealth Star represent?

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The six states and the territories (seven points)

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Only the city of Canberra

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Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Question 9

What is Australia’s national anthem?

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Advance Australia Fair

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Waltzing Matilda

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God Save the King

Question 10

Torres Strait Islander people are from islands between:

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the northern tip of Queensland and Papua New Guinea

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Tasmania and Victoria

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Western Australia and Indonesia

Question 11

What is the background of the Commonwealth Coat of Arms?

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The golden wattle, Australia’s national flower

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The Union Jack

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Opal colours only

Question 12

Tasmania is separated from the mainland by:

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the Bass Strait

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the Torres Strait

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the Great Barrier Reef

Question 13

Anzac Day is named after the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, which landed at Gallipoli in Türkiye during World War I on:

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25 April 1915

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26 January 1788

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1 January 1901

Question 14

The Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House are national icons of which state?

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New South Wales

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Victoria

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Queensland

Question 15

The Commonwealth Coat of Arms represents Australia's:

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national unity

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state police forces only

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local council boundaries

Question 16

In Australia’s parliamentary democracy, where does the power of the government come from?

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The Australian people, who vote for representatives in parliament

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Only religious leaders

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Only the police

Question 17

What does the Rule of Law mean in Australia?

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No person, group or religious rule is above the law; everyone must obey Australia’s laws

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Religious rules always override Australian law

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Only government leaders must obey the law

Question 18

Australians believe change should occur through:

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Discussion, peaceful persuasion and the democratic process

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Violence to force people to change their minds

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Ignoring the law when it is inconvenient

Question 19

Freedom of association in Australia means people:

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May join or not join legal organisations, and cannot be forced to join

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May only join religious groups

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Must join the ruling political party

Question 20

Which statement about religion in Australia is correct?

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The government is secular, there is no official national religion, and people may follow any religion or none

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Only Christian practices are allowed by law

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Australia has one official national religion everyone must follow

Question 21

Which is a responsibility of Australian citizens listed in the booklet?

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Serve on a jury if called to do so

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Speak only English at home

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Join a political party

Question 22

Which is a privilege of Australian citizenship listed in the booklet?

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Apply for an Australian passport and re-enter Australia freely

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Ignore Australian laws while overseas

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Avoid jury service permanently without reason

Question 23

Voting in federal and state or territory elections for citizens aged 18 or over is:

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Compulsory for citizens aged 18 years or over

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Optional and never enforced

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Only allowed for men

Question 24

The government in Australia is secular, which means it operates:

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separately from churches or other religious entities

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as an official national church

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only under one religion’s laws

Question 25

In Australia, people are free to join a legal organisation, and they:

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can also decide not to join and cannot be forced into doing so

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must join a political party

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must join a trade union

Question 26

Equality of opportunity and a 'fair go' means there should be no formal:

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class distinctions in Australian society

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elections

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parliaments

Question 27

Under the Rule of Law, everyone who must obey Australia's laws includes government, community and religious leaders, as well as business people and:

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the police

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only tourists

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only children under 10

Question 28

A jury is a group of ordinary Australian men and women who listen to the evidence in a court case and decide if a person is:

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guilty or not guilty

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eligible for a passport

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a dual citizen

Question 29

Under 'Living peacefully', Australians reject violence as a way to:

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change a person's mind or the law

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play sport

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sing the national anthem

Question 30

When people gather to protest against a government action or an organisation, such gatherings must be peaceful, and must not injure any person or:

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damage property

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discuss politics

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join a legal trade union

Question 31

Which agency conducts federal elections and referendums and maintains the Commonwealth electoral roll?

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Australian Electoral Commission (AEC)

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Australian Taxation Office (ATO)

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Australian Federal Police (AFP)

Question 32

When did the Australian colonies unite as the Commonwealth of Australia?

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1 January 1901

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26 January 1788

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25 April 1915

Question 33

To change the Australian Constitution by referendum, what is required?

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A ‘double majority’: majority of voters in a majority of states and a majority of voters nationwide

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Approval from the United Nations only

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Only the Prime Minister’s signature

Question 34

Who is Australia’s Head of State?

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The King of Australia (His Majesty King Charles III)

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The Prime Minister alone as Head of State

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The Premier of New South Wales

Question 35

Who is the leader of the Australian Government?

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The Prime Minister

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The Governor of Tasmania

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The Mayor of Sydney

Question 36

Which is a role of the Governor-General?

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Signing Bills passed by the Australian Parliament into law (Royal Assent)

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Acting as Premier of every state

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Writing all traffic laws for local councils

Question 37

How many senators are there in the Australian Senate in total?

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76 (12 per state; 2 each for ACT and NT)

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150

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12 in total for the whole country

Question 38

Which level of government is generally responsible for defence, immigration and citizenship?

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The Australian (Federal / Commonwealth) Government

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State governments only for defence

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Local councils only

Question 39

After a federal election, the Australian Government is generally formed by:

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The party or coalition with the majority of members in the House of Representatives

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Only independent mayors

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The party with the fewest votes nationwide

Question 40

Domestic and family violence in Australia is:

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Not accepted and against the law

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Legal if it happens inside marriage

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A private matter the police never handle

Question 41

If you do not vote in an election and do not have a good reason, you may have to:

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pay a fine

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become Governor-General

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join a political party

Question 42

Judicial power means judges have the power to:

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interpret and apply the law

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pass Bills in the Senate alone

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appoint the King

Question 43

The Cabinet, made up of ministers with the most important portfolios, is described as:

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the key decision making body of government

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the High Court only

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a local council only

Question 44

The leader of a territory government is the:

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Chief Minister

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Premier only (never used for territories)

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Mayor of every suburb

Question 45

Parliamentarians who do not belong to any political party are called:

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independents

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Governors-General

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Administrators only

Question 46

Voting is compulsory in Australia. This shows the importance of:

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participating in elections

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Letting only the wealthy vote

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Avoiding all government processes

Question 47

Australians value ‘mateship’, which includes:

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Helping each other in times of need

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Only competing against each other for jobs

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Refusing to help neighbours

Question 48

Under Australian values, the Rule of Law means:

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All Australians are equal under the law and no person or group is above the law

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You only obey the law when someone is watching

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Powerful people do not need to obey the law

Question 49

Is promoting violence against people because of their culture, ethnicity, religion or background acceptable?

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No — it is against Australian values and law

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Yes — if done only online

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Yes — if a religious leader approves

Question 50

Which statement matches Australian values on religion?

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Australia has no official national religion; religious practices must not break Australian laws

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Religious laws override Australian criminal law

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Only one religion is legally recognised

Question 51

Are polygamy and forced marriage against the law in Australia?

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Yes — they are against the law and can result in severe penalties including imprisonment

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No — they are protected religious rights with no limits

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Only forced marriage is illegal; polygamy is allowed

Question 52

Under Australian law and values, which statement about marriage is correct?

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Two people can marry each other, including marriage between two men or two women

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Marriage is illegal for Australian citizens

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Only opposite-sex marriage is recognised

Question 53

Physical violence against a spouse or partner in Australia is:

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Never acceptable and a criminal offence

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Acceptable if it is a private family matter

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Only illegal if neighbours complain

Question 54

What does a ‘fair go’ mean in Australian values?

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Everyone deserves equal opportunity

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Only people born in Australia deserve opportunity

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Jobs must go to the wealthiest applicant

Question 55

Regarding the police, Australian values say you should:

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Obey a lawful request from the police and support lawful police actions

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Bribe police to resolve problems quickly

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Ignore police if you disagree with them

Question 56

People living in Australia should make an effort to learn:

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English, the national language

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No language is considered important

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Only Latin

Question 57

If you see or know that a child is being abused, you should:

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Report this to the police to investigate

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Keep it secret to protect the family’s reputation

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Only tell the child’s school years later

Question 58

Religious laws in Australia:

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have no legal status

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override Australian law

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are the official national religion

Question 59

Online abuse is not accepted in Australia. This is sometimes called:

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cyber abuse

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mateship

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Royal Assent

Question 60

Australians value mutual respect and tolerance. This means listening to others and respecting their views:

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even when they are different from your own

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only when you fully agree

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only if they speak English perfectly

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