Since 2007, anyone applying for Australian citizenship has had to take a test on their new country's history, politics, and values. The 45 minutes test is only given in English and contains 20 multiple choice questions which are drawn randomly from a pool of 200 confidential questions. The material is drawn from the official guide "Our common bond" published by the Australian Government department of Immigration and Citizenship.
@5JRVYTS3yrs3Y
surely you mean ''aspiring citizens''
@5J8XXBZ3yrs3Y
Yes, but allow the test to be taken in other common languages.
Yes after explaining the basic information on Australia, then giving a test on basic and simple topis similar to what was explained.
@9L3X33YOne Nation1mo1MO
Yes, with annual tests increasing in difficulty (inc English language exams) for the first 5 years of becoming a citizen.
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@9D7PS339mos9MO
No, people only need to speak a countries language.
It could be a good idea but it should be available in the language the immigrants are able to speak and follow basic topics that Australians generally know. It should also be after a minimum residence period or allow the immigrants to be able to understand the culture through 'study' or debriefing beforehand.
@92Z7Y9Q2yrs2Y
No testing but lessons on Australian ways and values. To be tolerant of other religions. If to religious don’t allow in country
If they want citizenship yes
@92SJBPK2yrs2Y
Demonstrate an understanding of western civilization or aspire to western practices. I.e. hygienic practice, civil responsibilities, etc.
@92Q6ZLH2yrs2Y
Depends if the country they come from requires immigrants to do the same.
@92H3S6N2yrs2Y
They should have to do a course with introduction to Aussie culture and history, but not be tested on their knowledge.
@92F7GSZ2yrs2Y
Yes but I believe the test needs to be changed dramatically. Focus less on colonial history (etc) and follow more with social/day to day questions and math understanding, etc
@92DKHTJLiberal Democrat2yrs2Y
Yes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics & Yes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding
@92C6F542yrs2Y
They should be provided with some basic education about the country (voting, rights, governmental structure) and a test should only be to determine it that education is successful.
Yes, but offered a chance to learn about the Australian culture and way of life. Australian political history has no need for the test
Yes, but it should be given only after the applicants participate in free lessons and after the applicant has been living in our country for a while. The test should only cover very basic and simple topics, which should be focused on if the applicant knows how to obtain help (if required) and basics like "how to vote", "how to get a drivers licence", "how to see a doctor"
@9849XJJ1yr1Y
language and government
@97Z39VHOne Nation1yr1Y
Yes, but training must be provided
@97TH8BH1yr1Y
Immigration should be greatly reduced to a maximum of 10,000 per year. A few years with no immigration at all would be of great benefit. The process of acceptance should attempt to identify those most compatible with being Australian. Candidates should want to integrate in our society and accept our culture. Of course they should be highly fluent in English. With half decent government policy there are billions of dollars to be saved here.
@95X4KG22yrs2Y
Yes, and children born within Australia should also
@zbierz19a2yrs2Y
Yes, but only very basic and simple topics with provided translation
yes, and include information about first nations experiences and history
Yes but more on laws and understanding of road rules and what a 5th grader would know
@93456WC2yrs2Y
No, ban immigration permanently.
@93424PG2yrs2Y
Yes, all Australian’s should sit a similar test as part of enrolling to vote.
@933LBHL2yrs2Y
Yes for any visa greater than a temporary protection visa
@9332WX32yrs2Y
Yes, but this is based on expectations of society not arbitrary questions
@92ZJ3TW2yrs2Y
No, but pass a test proving they will Australian standards of behavior and moral/ethical concerns
@92ZFQJB2yrs2Y
They should do a values test not an Australiana test.
@92SCPP92yrs2Y
No, but they should pass a 'values' test
@92GZGS32yrs2Y
it should be offered in their language of origin as well if they haven't learned good English, rather than a token effort of 45 min with 20 questions it should go into more detail about culture, law, etc.
@92BVDQ42yrs2Y
Yes to see alignment with the core values of the country, but not detailed history and government, as let's be honest a lot of Australians born in this country could not accurately explain the country's history beyond involvement in WWI, WWII and a few PMs. All new immigrants should go through a civics and citizenship course where they are taught about the government and laws and citizens' rights etc.
@92BKBGS2yrs2Y
Should have English and communication skills. History does not matter
Yes, but the test should only cover our language.
Yes and the test should be updated regularly to maintain relevance
@8ZRG2TDOne Nation2yrs2Y
Yes but we need to adjust the test to include basic values and cultural expectations rather than history that most Australians dont even know
Yes, but most citizens wouldn’t even pass a test
Yes, and make all citizens do this test as well.
no, but should be made aware of Aboriginal and Torres strait islander culture and history
Language, law and order, education, human and equal rights etc. They shouldn't have to study beyond a basic multiple choice our nations foundation of modern society test that is no doubt prejudiced and glosses over our first nation peoples experiences
Yes, but the test needs to be updated and be relevant to current social and political issues. The questions asked in the current test most Australian born and raised residents would not be able to answer due to the lack of relevancy.
Yes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics, because to be fair, most citizens wouldn't be able to pass a citizenship test themselves.
@8YHWBXV2yrs2Y
yes only if they intend to become citizens
@8Y22ZR4Independent2yrs2Y
It is good to know about the country you live in
@8WGL7H3Independent3yrs3Y
Yes but on the fundamentals of federalism and an understanding of personal freedoms
Yes, but the Government should provide the education needed to pass these tests.
@Yods083yrs3Y
Yes. But never reverts back to what it was during the white policy days. However, if new migrants are not educated on our values, laws and responsibilities.Plus have a good understanding of our political system then their value as citizens maybe diminished.
@8WDDDHC3yrs3Y
no, but they should be given the opportunity to learn these things after being let into Australia
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