Australian citizenship test

What is the capital of Australia?

Canberra is in the Australian Capital Territory.

How many states does Australia have?

NSW, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia and Tasmania, plus mainland territories.

When did the Australian colonies federate into one nation?

The Commonwealth of Australia began at Federation.

When did the First Fleet arrive at Sydney Cove?

It arrived on 26 January 1788, the date marked by Australia Day.

When is Australia Day?

25 April is Anzac Day.

What is the national floral emblem of Australia?

Green and gold, the national colours, come from the wattle.

What is the national anthem?

It became the national anthem in 1984.

Who is Australia's head of state?

Australia is a constitutional monarchy.

Who leads the Australian Government?

The Prime Minister is the leader of the party or coalition with a majority in the House of Representatives.

What are the two houses of the federal Parliament?

Laws must pass both houses.

Is voting in federal elections compulsory for Australian citizens aged 18 and over?

Enrolling and voting are compulsory in federal and state elections.

What is the highest court in Australia?

It interprets the Constitution.

Who are Australia's first peoples?

They have lived in Australia for tens of thousands of years.

What is commemorated on Anzac Day?

It marks the landing at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915.

Which of these is an Australian value?

Australia values equality, freedom of religion, the rule of law and parliamentary democracy.

Can a person in Australia be forced to follow a particular religion?

The government is secular and people are free to follow any religion or none.