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 3k Melbourne (C) voters.
76% Yes |
24% No |
67% Yes |
19% No |
7% Yes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
5% No, most citizens couldn’t even pass a citizenship test |
2% Yes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding |
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Unique answers from Melbourne (C) 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.
@B24STGS7 days7D
Yes, and it should be more substantial in its understanding, but we should provide the study resources for free.
@9RSXS5H5mos5MO
No, but they should be educated for a decided period and tested, common knowledge, intent, basic English
@9QZJSXK5mos5MO
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.
@9NVZ3QL6mos6MO
Yes, and it should include Indigenous Australian history, as well as testing more than just a basic level of understanding.
@9D7PS331yr1Y
No, people only need to speak a countries language.
@9L6LL4X9mos9MO
Yes after explaining the basic information on Australia, then giving a test on basic and simple topis similar to what was explained.
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