Citizenship Core Australian Values 4

Question 1

A new migrant disagrees with an Australian law based on their home country's customs. What is the expected approach?

Accepted Answer

Respect and abide by Australian law regardless of personal background

Answer

All people in Australia, regardless of origin, are expected to respect and follow Australian laws, even if they differ from home country practices.

Question 2

Which value encourages Australians to support one another during hardship, such as natural disasters?

Accepted Answer

Mateship

Answer

Mateship reflects the Australian tradition of supporting friends, neighbours, and strangers in times of need or hardship.

Question 3

Freedom of association in Australia means people have the right to:

Accepted Answer

Join any group or organisation of their choosing within the law

Answer

Freedom of association allows Australians to join clubs, unions, political parties, or other groups without government interference.

Question 4

What is the significance of Australia Day on 26 January?

Accepted Answer

It commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788

Answer

Australia Day marks the date in 1788 when the First Fleet arrived at Port Jackson, Sydney, though its significance is interpreted differently by many Australians, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Question 5

How does Australia's value of 'parliamentary democracy' differ from a dictatorship?

Accepted Answer

Citizens elect representatives who are accountable to the public

Answer

Parliamentary democracy means the government is chosen through free and fair elections and must answer to the citizens it represents.

Australian Citizenship Test Practice Test

Australian Citizenship Test Practice Test

Citizenship Core Australian Values 4