Australia since Federation Defining Moments, 1901–present

Learning module:

Investigation 2: The development of democracy and citizenship

2.4 Would you pass a test to become an Australian citizen?

<p>Certificate exempting Ron Shun Wah from the dictation test, 1932</p>

National Archives of Australia NAA J25, 1966/11980

The test that people not born in Australia have to pass to become an Australian citizen is a test of basic English knowledge, an understanding of Australia and an understanding of the responsibilities and rights of citizenship.

See if you can pass this sample citizenship test. You need a score of 15 out of 20 to pass the test.

^{Source: Department of Home Affairs}

Learning module:

Australia since Federation Defining Moments, 1901–present

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Who gets a vote? Suffrage

2.3 What is Australian citizenship?

2.4 Would you pass a test to become an Australian citizen?

2.4 Would you pass a test to become an Australian citizen?

Learning module:

Australia since Federation Defining Moments, 1901–present

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Who gets a vote? Suffrage

2.3 What is Australian citizenship?

2.4 Would you pass a test to become an Australian citizen?

2.4 Would you pass a test to become an Australian citizen?

2.3 What is Australian citizenship?

3.1 Introduction