So you want to be Australian?
Posted by sandnsurf on November 2008
The Australian citizenship test has been designed to assist people who want to become Australian citizens gain an understanding of Australia’s values, traditions, history and national symbols. The test is an important part of ensuring that migrants have the capacity to fully participate in the Australian community as citizens and maximise the opportunities available to them in Australia. It will promote social cohesion and successful integration into the community.
Test Rules
There are some basic rules which you must follow during the test:
• The test is timed – You will be allowed 45 minutes to complete the test (or 90 minutes in the case of an assisted test). No additional time will be made available.
• This is a closed book test – You must not bring any test resource material into the testing centre (this includes note paper, the Becoming an Australian Citizen resource book, the Aussie Illustrated Vernacular Dictionary, study notes, etc).
• Personal belongings may be taken into the test site however these must be stored under the desk for the duration of the test. Mobile phones and all other electronic communication/gaming equipment should be switched off while you are within the test centre.
If you do not follow these rules, you may be asked to leave the test centre and may have to sit the test again.
Click below to read and complete the test
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Arnold - Mr.Gadget said
It’s great to be an Aussie Citizen!
BiteTheDust said
Me and me cobber Bazza had a bit of a dekko and thought “bloody bewdy” gave it a crack. Ripper little test to sort out the Aussie wannabes!
Francesca A. said
This is too funny! Now be sincere in answering this question: “Is there someone you are only mates with because they own a trailer or have a pool? hehehehe
These Australians look like a fun bunch!
Darryl Kerrigan said
King oath Mike, this blog is an absolute ripsnorter. But what about the Victa, the Hills hoist and explain the phrase “don’t come the raw prawn with me ” …… (got permission from Alf Stewart “home and away” to print this.