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1.2 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

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

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 privileges 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
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