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.
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Response rates from 29k Australia voters.
77% Yes |
23% No |
68% Yes |
18% No |
7% Yes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
4% No, most citizens couldn’t even pass a citizenship test |
2% Yes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 29k Australia voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 29k Australia voters.
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Unique answers from Australia voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@5JRVYTS4yrs4Y
surely you mean ''aspiring citizens''
@5J8XXBZ4yrs4Y
Yes, but allow the test to be taken in other common languages.
@B4NLGSK3 days3D
All immigrants should be made to become citizens. Even if that means they lose a citizenship to another country.
@B4GK74Y2wks2W
Yes, but it needs to be a fair test, and immigrants need to confirm their acceptance and respect for Australian law and customs
@B4BMC3M3wks3W
Yes, but it needs serious updating. As an Australian with English as first language, I failed the online test while people who could barely speak English passed.
@B24STGS4mos4MO
Yes, and it should be more substantial in its understanding, but we should provide the study resources for free.
@9RSXS5H9mos9MO
No, but they should be educated for a decided period and tested, common knowledge, intent, basic English
@9QZJSXK9mos9MO
The questions should be appropriate to modern day Australia regarding basic laws and norms. History is irrelevant. Respecting current laws is the only obligation immigrants have.
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