In order to obtain the Australian citizenship an applicant must take the citizenship test. The Aust...

1. Australian Immigration And Citizenship Services
In order to obtain the Australian citizenship an applicant must take the citizenship test. The
Australian citizenship test plays a vital role in both encouraging people to find out more about
Australia, as well as understanding the responsibilities and privileges that an Australian citizen
enjoys. All the information you need to pass the test is in the test resource book becoming an
Australian Citizen.
You can sit the test as many times as you need to, until you pass. Failing the citizenship test does not
affect your permanent residence visa or your eligibility to continue to live in Australia. As there are
no child care facilities at the test centers, the test taker must make sure someone else can mind
their children while the test takers appear the test.
The test is normally computer based. You can be shown how to use the computer if you have not
used a computer before. Sometimes the test may be taken on paper if a computer is not available.
The test is in English. It consists of 20 multiple choice questions. The test includes three mandatory
questions based on the responsibilities of Australian citizenship. Finally; it has a pass mark of 60 per
cent including correctly answering all three mandatory questions.
There will not be a separate English language test. You will need a basic understanding of English to
pass the test. Once you have finished the test, the computer will immediately tell you whether you
have passed. If you have not passed, you can choose to take the test again. Wherever possible, you
will be allowed to sit the test again on the same day. Otherwise, you may apply for an appointment
to sit the test at another time. If you do a paper test, the results are not available immediately.
Most people, nearly 95 per cent pass the test on their first or second try. If you pass the test and are
eligible for citizenship on the day, you can apply for Australian citizenship immediately. The
department encourages you to bring your completed citizenship application form with all supporting
documents with you to the test.

2. From 1 October 2007, people who satisfy the
general eligibility criteria are required to pass a
test before applying for citizenship. People who
apply must: have passed a test, be aged 18
years or over at the time the application is
made, be a permanent resident at the time of
application, and also, at time of decision, satisfy
the residence requirement, be likely to reside,
or to continue to reside, in Australia or to
maintain a close and continuing association
with Australia and be of good character.
You are not required to pass a test if you: are aged under 18 years, or are aged 60 years or over, or
suffer from a permanent loss or substantial impairment of hearing, speech or sight, or have a
permanent physical or mental incapacity that means you are not capable of understanding the
nature of the application. You will need to meet certain eligibility requirements before applying.
The following people are not required to sit a citizenship test but will need to meet the eligibility
requirements below before applying for citizenship by conferral. People under 16 years of age
should: be a Australian permanent resident, and be living with a responsible parent who is an
Australian citizen and who consents to the application.
If the person applying is living with a responsible parent who is not an Australian citizen, the person
needs to demonstrate that he/she would suffer significant hardship or disadvantage if he/she did not
become an Australian citizen. People aged 16 and 17 years should: be a permanent resident at the
time of application, and also, at time of decision, satisfy the residence requirement, have a basic
knowledge of the English language, have an adequate knowledge of the privileges and
responsibilities of Australian citizenship , understand the nature of the application, and intend to
reside, or to continue to reside, in Australia or to maintain a close and continuing association with
Australia.