Study topics
Study the facts the test asks about
Short, focused guides to the topics behind the official handbook — read the key facts, then practise the matching chapter.
Australian national symbols and flags
The citizenship test asks about Australia's national symbols including the flags, the coat of arms and the anthem. Understanding what each symbol represents shows knowledge of Australian identity and history.
Australia and its peopleAustralian federation and history
Federation in 1901 brought the six separate colonies together as one nation. The citizenship test draws on this history and the story of migration that shaped modern Australia.
Government and the law in AustraliaHow the Australian government works
Australia has three levels of government — federal, state or territory, and local — as well as a constitutional monarchy and a bicameral federal parliament. These topics are a regular source of citizenship test questions.
Australian valuesAustralian values explained
Chapter 4 of "Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond" covers the values all Australians share. The citizenship test has a special rule: every values question must be answered correctly in addition to the 75% overall pass mark.
Australia and its peopleAustralian states, territories and capital cities
The citizenship test covers Australia's geography and structure. Knowing the six states and two territories, their capitals and the national capital is foundational knowledge for the test.
Australia and its peopleANZAC Day and national days in Australia
National days reflect shared history and values. The citizenship test asks about the key commemorations — especially ANZAC Day — and what they mean to Australians.