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.
77% Yes |
23% No |
68% Yes |
19% 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 |
See how support for each position on “Citizenship Test” has changed over time for 27.6k Australia voters.
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See how importance of “Citizenship Test” has changed over time for 27.6k Australia voters.
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Unique answers from Australia users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@5JRVYTS4yrs4Y
surely you mean ''aspiring citizens''
@5J8XXBZ4yrs4Y
Yes, but allow the test to be taken in other common languages.
@9QZJSXK2wks2W
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.
@9NVZ3QL2mos2MO
Yes, and it should include Indigenous Australian history, as well as testing more than just a basic level of understanding.
@9D7PS3312mos12MO
No, people only need to speak a countries language.
@9CH93R91yr1Y
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.
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