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We turn the official booklet into clear study notes and mock tests that follow the real rules, so test day feels familiar.
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Do religious laws have legal status in Australia?
- No, religious laws have no legal status in Australia
- Yes, for members of that religion
- Yes, if both people agree to follow them
Answer: No, religious laws have no legal status in Australia
- 550 practice questions
- 31 topics covered
- 20 questions in 45 minutes, as on the real test
- Every question from Our Common Bond
Built from the official booklet
Pledge Ready is an independent study site for the Australian citizenship test. We write every question and note from Our Common Bond, the booklet the test is based on, and check each one against its page. Our mock tests follow the real rules, so nothing on test day comes as a surprise. You can start free, without an account.
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Know the rules before test day
Every mock test here follows them exactly. More about the test
- Questions
- 20 multiple choice questions, answered on a computer
- Time
- 45 minutes
- Pass mark
- At least 15 correct (75%)
- Values questions
- 5 of the 20 cover Australian values. Get all 5 right to pass, whatever your total.
- Language
- English only
- What it covers
- Parts 1 to 4 of Our Common Bond
Practise one part of the booklet at a time
Each set includes 10 untimed questions, with helpful hints throughout. Build up your confidence before taking the actual test. Unlock every practice set with the Pass Pack.
Your map of the booklet
Each square is one of the 31 topics. Squares change colour as your scores improve. Tap one to open that topic.
Study free. Practise with the Pass Pack.
The study notes and one mock test cost nothing. The Pass Pack unlocks all 550 questions, unlimited mock tests and a readiness check that tells you when you're passing consistently. One payment of A$9.99.
| Feature | Free | Pass PackA$9.99, paid once |
|---|---|---|
| Study notes for all 31 topics | Yes | Yes |
| Timed mock tests | 1 | Unlimited |
| Practice sets by part and topic | No | 550 questions |
| Practise the questions you got wrong | No | Yes |
| Readiness check from your last 3 mock tests | No | Yes |
| Practice set built from your weakest topics | No | Yes |
| Questions read aloud | No | Yes |
| Ads | A small banner on some pages | None |
Free study notes for all 31 topics
Get the key facts for each topic, test yourself with sample questions and check every fact against its page in the booklet.
Part 1: Australia and its people
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoplesp. 8Early European settlementp. 8The nation and its peoplep. 9States and territoriespp. 10–11Welcome and Acknowledgement of Countryp. 12Australia Day and Anzac Dayp. 13Australia's flagsp. 14Symbols and the national anthempp. 15–16Part 2: Australia's democratic beliefs, rights and liberties
Our democratic beliefsp. 18Our freedomsp. 19Equality and a 'fair go'p. 20Responsibilities of citizenspp. 20–21Privileges of citizenspp. 20, 22Participating and paying taxp. 22Part 3: Government and the law in Australia
Voting and the AECp. 24Federation and the Constitutionp. 25Separation of powersp. 26Head of State and Governor-Generalpp. 26–27Parliament and leaderspp. 27–28Three levels of governmentp. 29Parties and forming governmentp. 30How laws are madep. 30Courts, juries and policep. 31Criminal and traffic lawp. 32Common questions
How many questions are on the Australian citizenship test?
Twenty multiple choice questions on a computer, with 45 minutes to finish.
What's the pass mark?
At least 15 out of 20 (75%), including all 5 Australian values questions. Score 19 but miss one values question and you fail.
What should I study?
Parts 1 to 4 of Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond, the testable section of the booklet. Our study guide breaks it into 31 short topics.
Can I sit the test in another language?
No. The test is in English only, but Home Affairs publishes the booklet in other languages to help you study.
Are these the real test questions?
No. Every question here is written from the booklet and covers the same facts, but the real test words them differently. Learn the facts and you'll be ready for any wording.
Does it cost anything?
The study notes and one timed mock test are free, with no account needed. The Pass Pack is a single A$9.99 payment that unlocks all 550 practice questions, unlimited mock tests and an ad-free site.
Is this a government website?
No. Pledge Ready is independent. Book your test and check your eligibility on the Department of Home Affairs website.
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