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PD OFF New Zealand flag [reply]
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I agree with DEN 100PER CENT.... CLIVE FOX you need to get a reality check. Not even your own countrymen know what their own ,MORALS, IDEALS OR ASPIRATIONS are as a country. I have been here for 30years and I would be the biggest supporter for this country. I will not have anyone knock AUSTRALIA. It has been very good for my family and I would be the first to admit that if we had not moved here, my family would not have all the things that we have now so people like me do not need people like you telling me about IDEALS, MORALS OR ASPIRATIONS ESPECIALLY WHEN ALOT OF YOUR OWN COUNTRYMEN DON'T EVEN KNOW WHAT THE HELL THAT IS. The day I arrived here, I started work which was CHRISTMAS DAY . My husband and I both worked 2 jobs each to get what we wanted and have never looked back. We enjoy what this country has to offer and now we look at the generation coming through. What a nightmare. DRUGS, DOLE, DRUNKS, etc, so I think you should take your preaching to them and lecture those people on MORALS, IDEALS AND ASPIRATIONS before you start writing re: things about other citizens of other countries.... GET A LIFE
Lemuel caputolan Philippines flag [reply]
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is good help to us you well know something in australia.
john mullner Austria flag [reply]
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is there a citizenship test for the age 70 and over ?
Catherine Evans United Kingdom flag [reply]
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It made me realise how littlet I know, even though I have lived here for some years
Dan Australia flag [reply]
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People who are born here don't even know the questions.
Colin United Kingdom flag [reply]
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The first fleet and the gold fields are not exactly an important item for people trying to make Australia their home if they are coming from countries of low education and much lesser standards of living. Most of them are not even aware that Australia had a gold rush.
John Australia flag [reply]
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people can not avoid getting such information if living in australia. the only difference is the learning source might be in other language rather than english.
Clive Fox Australia flag [reply]
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People should know what our ideals, morals and aspirations are as a country, before they settle here ...... they may not want to be part of the game.
YEREMIA Australia flag [reply]
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THE CITIZENSHIP TEST IS HARD BUT NOT THAT HARD
den Australia flag [reply]
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My wife came here in 1965 age 12, we are going to go overseas just figured she could get an aussie passport , No way she has to go through this crap of taking a test. She has been a nurse in Australia for 40 years paying tax 5 Chidren 10 grandkids and 4 great grandsons. why she isn't classed as an aussie I wil never know what a load of crap. we have to travel nearly 4 hours for her to take the test.
marilou bishop Philippines flag [reply]
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i didnt get it yet... but to know more the origin and its people of australia as well all the government rules and pilocies... iam happy to be australian citizen someday... nice good people here
Dickson Australia flag [reply]
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Hi Today I had my test. i got 100% pass mark which means all questions I faced done very well. So your practice questioner helped me for sucess. thanks
Giggle Canada flag [reply]
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Hello, this was a good test, 100 persent great
cphillips Australia flag [reply]
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i only got three right and i am australian
zabc Singapore flag [reply]
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I am an australian citizen working as a policy adviser in a australian government central agency, and yet i only barely passed the free test (scored about 12/20). I don't think the test is relevant. The test should be targeted at assessing whether te applicants identify with australian culture, society and conomy and their ability to assimilate easily into Australian day-to-day living. Having knowledge of historical/physical facts of the country or even about legislative issues does not mean an individual would be able to settle in with a reasonable standard of living and happiness.
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Celia Kenya flag [reply]
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It is important that everyone understands the way of life here, a brief history of Australia and should be able to read and speak english
David China flag [reply]
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By reading through the test resource book which helping me understand more about the country of Australia, its people,its history and its culture, and the test is necessary for those who wanna be an Australian citizen
koang nhial Sudan flag [reply]
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the test absolutely very hard because i just made the answer without reading books. it was very vital. thank
andre Australia flag [reply]
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its harder than i thought
ALSAFI Australia flag [reply]
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ITS LITTLE BIT HARD PLEASE MAKE IT EASER
elham Lebanon flag [reply]
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the citizenship is like a passport that let me participate with a new culture that i like and let me say formaly i am australian and i believe in freedom, equality and democracy.

chirine Lebanon flag [reply]
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Itis hard please make is easer
Monroe Reimers Australia flag [reply]
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I think the idiot who came up with this self serving moronic idea should have this citizenship test shoved up his/hers/its backside. What bloody arrogrance! A country stolen by white predators, the oafish white sports mad population now tries to push it's half assed copy cat culture on those hapless people with no choice but to flee their own wretched countries, laid waste by the Anglo American monster and it's little Aussie cock sucker.Scrap this crap and stop embarassing us real Australians.

Sonja Germany flag [reply]
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I think you never experienced something bad in your live. In my eyes you not an real Australien, because you not live what the Australian stands for.The Australians would be ashamed of you,It is good that Australia helps people who are not so lucky!!!! Try to live in India or in China or even in Germany and tell me then what you think about Australia!!!
sue rattray Australia flag [reply]
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It should have a wider range of topics, many other aspects should be covered as well
malti rehbien Fiji flag [reply]
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iwould like to be an australian citizen but its just too hard for me to apply it too expensive . i have been here for 7 years now i love to be an australian citizen .
zaki rasa Afghanistan flag [reply]
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yes its a good idea but they have to take easy for the people who are not able to sduty english.
Bridie Duff Australia flag [reply]
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I think it isa very good idea and can really test people in what their interest in coming to this country.
Conrad South Africa flag [reply]
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Yes give you a good understading of the country you want to become a citizen in
simon runcorn United Kingdom flag [reply]
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it's a bit tricky. being English it has the immediat eappearance of something easy. however, it isn t and requires some research (reading the booklet).
samarpreet India flag [reply]
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it is HARD
Joane Philippines flag [reply]
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I think the first part of the test should be about Australian Laws and a bit of Australian background. But i think it should also consider having basic test on English language, eg. short essay why they wanna become an Australian Citizen, What made them decide to become an Australian Citizen, what did they like about Australia etc.. So that we know that they will be able to socialize and communicate with other Australian, without any problem of understanding each other. I am a Filipino young lady who have gone to different shops, restaurant, etc.. and a large amount of these shops do not understand or speak English which leads to a misunderstanding.
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bilal Iraq flag [reply]
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i need help with my citizenship test please
Kyle South Africa flag [reply]
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A literacy test would be more appropriate.
kinhode degbey Togo flag [reply]
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It is very good to overtake the test because its make you more familiar with Australia and its people.
goran mihaylovic Macedonia flag [reply]
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im about to do it and looking at some sample questions there would be people that were born here that wouldnt have a clue
Joe Australia flag [reply]
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I think the test should be mandatory for all members of government on all leavel and have the language of Australian Aborigenes as part of the test and if they don't pass, then they dont get in to government, and see how they go?

Kyle Australia flag [reply]
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Maybe it's not just the members of parliament who should be taking a literacy test..
ringo India flag [reply]
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yes to get clear picture of the courntry
cindy Austria flag [reply]
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i think this is so good cause I'm all most having a real test. i think everyone should try this test it's cool and stays in your head.
Nick United Kingdom flag [reply]
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I think that the test should outline very general aspects of Australian culture and people. Basically, what is right and what is wrong to do here in Australia. Currently, some of the questions are very specific, maybe a little bit too much. In my opinion, as long as you can speak English and can in any way contribute to this society; and of course show respect to others - you should be able to become an Australian citizen.
Ahmed Pakistan flag [reply]
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I think its fair go for everyone here in Australia which is a very very positive thing.
DIANA Mauritius flag [reply]
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Please put a test that even Australian can answer, since when we test our colleagues they can't answer most of the questions. So why testing foreigners when Aussie don't even know THE history of European possession of the land.
Heather Connolly Australia flag [reply]
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I think this should always be mandatory along with 12 months compulsory English classes with a minimum 70% pass in an oral test before citizenship can be accepted.
Sunny Thailand flag [reply]
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I WILL COME TO THE TEST THIS FRIDAY. I WANT TO PASS THIS EXAM BUT I AM NOT SURE BECAUSE SOMEONE TOLD ME IT IS NOT EASY.
rafat ibrahim Egypt flag [reply]
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if we have taken the permenent resident visa that is mean we have passed the ILET TEST so why we should have another test
James Australia flag [reply]
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Some questions were ambigiously phrased relating to geography.
alireza Afghanistan flag [reply]
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come on very difficult!!
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Osama Binladin Afghanistan flag [reply]
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I'm going to be Australian
peter flynn Ireland flag [reply]
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important for people to know history and current affairs so they can feel included and confident as citizen in Australia.
Dave Australia flag [reply]
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The questions are stupid. We are not all sport followers. Basically if new applicants cannot speak fluent english and be able to right as well, entry should not be granted

Sharon Australia flag [reply]
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Apparently it's not only new applicants who should be able to write

Sharon Australia flag [reply]
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Apparently it's not only new applicants who should be able to write
Alban Albania flag [reply]
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It is only logical that one would have a basic knoledge of their homeland, be it old or new. The idea of a citizen test is welcomed by anyone who appreciates the opportunities that Australia has to offer. It is a shame that the questions on the test are a struggle to even some born citizens of this country.
David Turner Australia flag [reply]
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it's absolutely imperative to have such test in place.
elikplim segbor Togo flag [reply]
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Dear Sir, I am living in Togo in the west africa.I am interested in being tested in order to become australian citizenship.please,tell me where i can sit for the test. Thank you! elikplim segbor
h.h Lebanon flag [reply]
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i like this idea. But should be ask the citizenship student about their life about the last 4 years in australia for ex: how u saw this country?
nana Iraq flag [reply]
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it's good idea, but in the final all peaple live here they will get citizenship
Amanda Katherine Attwood Australia flag [reply]
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We need this test. As a born and bred Aussie, we have to make sure that people have the right ideals about living here, assimilation and our way of life.
anton Philippines flag [reply]
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great idea!
Bom Philippines flag [reply]
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excellent idea! after all it is not really easy to enter and make a new life in a place where it is completely different from where you used to...
ismat Afghanistan flag [reply]
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it is good but very hard for those who come newly from oversise
ismail Austria flag [reply]
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its good
Katharina Australia flag [reply]
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i think it is honestly ridiculous but if they have it we should make it easier.
Danijel James Australia flag [reply]
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I think that everyone should be able to pass a test concerning the country they intend on living in. Regardless! If you can't understand our basic laws, and way of life that has been brought about, then you shouldn't be able to live here!
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anonymous Australia flag [reply]
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I think it's ridiculous.
agha zia Afghanistan flag [reply]
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this citizeship must be inreview my dads done before its not gonna time for us.myspeaking is very good but i can't learn thoes things who born in australia dosen't know aout this country.
rose rahme Australia flag [reply]
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i love to bee australian
eboni Australia flag [reply]
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it really shouldn't be about our history, it should be more about personality, as thzt shows more about a person than being able to tell us what is the biggest state
Jeani United Kingdom flag [reply]
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Good, people should also be fluent in English before getting citizenship.
jacob Australia flag [reply]
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too hard
Sharon South Africa flag [reply]
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I think the test is a great idea and if one does not know much about Australia they can learn all about it when studying for the test. I thought the questions were interresting and enjoyed reading up to find out the answers. Hope I pass when I sit the test?
SUPATA Thailand flag [reply]
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i LIKE TO DO AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP TEST BY USE COMPUTER. IT IS GREAT TO LEARN AND READING QUESTIONS BEFORE TO HAVE A REAL TEST. IT FAIR IF YOU HAVE MORE PRACTIC FOR CAN PASS IT.
Matt Australia flag [reply]
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Make it more harder and get them to do community service for atleast 200 hours so they can interact and learn more about the local communities
Nestor Philippines flag [reply]
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I suggest every immigrant should take this test. A little bit of australian history is a nice thing to know. Its interesting actually.

wen Australia flag [reply]
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so true.its a freaking history exam and judging by the whining about the exam in here,you people just better study harder,its not a lot to ask that you learn a bit of australian history before you become a citizen,sheesh people,grow up!

Tina Australia flag [reply]
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I would like to know if you'd be able to answer the questions!
Sarah Nauru flag [reply]
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It is sad to note that most Australians don't know most of these answers. But all to be Australians should know their new country and it wasn't hard.
JAG Australia flag [reply]
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LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT AUSTRALIAN HISTORY AND CULTURE
Dmitry Ukraine flag [reply]
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I love this coantry & I'd like to live there.
muscat Malta flag [reply]
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because a lot of australians would`nt no the answers
Stacey New Zealand flag [reply]
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Its way to hard

joel mmuummaa Afghanistan flag [reply]
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toughn up man
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james United Kingdom flag [reply]
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this is quality
dao xuan vuong Vietnam flag [reply]
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i really want to go to Australian citizenship but i am not very good English that why i need some thing can help me.thank u very much
AYAZ Pakistan flag [reply]
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Hi sir/madem i am ayaz i need a new citizen my home country is very derty i am coming to australia but i am a poor man i have no created card i am very confuse in our home country please help me.
Gabriel Australia flag [reply]
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I think that the test should outline very general aspects of Australian coulture and people. Basically, what is right and what is wrong to do here in Australia. Currently, some of the questions are very specific, maybe a little bit too much. In my opinion, as long as you can speak English and can in any way or form contribute to this society; and ofcourse show respect to others - you should be able to become an Australian citizen.
Stephen Samoa flag [reply]
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It is good to know about Australia if you want to be a citizen. It shows your repect to there way of life and how the country came about.
kanthan India flag [reply]
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WE CANNOT EXPECT EVERY THING OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY FROM A PERSON WHO HAD MIGRATED MAY BE A BISICS OK.
narelle Turkey flag [reply]
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havent taken the test at all but i believe should b harder if we dont want to loose theidenty of astralia
Hogmafeaget Afghanistan flag [reply]
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My spouse and i have been scouting around at this www page and find it to be sincerely helpful. I would really value any kind of help.
Lyzl Philippines flag [reply]
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is not difficult when you read the book i think is much easier than last year,,,is wonderfull to know about the australia make you feel good to be part of it ...i agreed, to those who want to be australian citizenship u must take the test to testify yourself that you are welcome to stay long on this country...
leslie United Kingdom flag [reply]
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because it is like driving a car you study and take you test for 30 minutes and after that it does not matter any more it is the same with the citizenship test if every one is realy hounest about it
hassan altoubi Iraq flag [reply]
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no ,some old can't do it
Dorjee Tsering Afghanistan flag [reply]
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It's just so important for poeple who want to be a part of this beautifull country shoud know the values and culture that Australians are determining. I will become a real Australia next year and I am so happy that I can come this far and glad that Australian are so kind to me. Thanks Australia and Australians, expecially those Native Autralians.
Priyanka India flag [reply]
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Previous rule was good.test is irrelevant.
anna Greece flag [reply]
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i think everyone that takes the test should speach and write English, they should possibly also be employed,
Tanya Goodman India flag [reply]
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It should be a little bit easier so that people dont panic about it , it should be an honour to do the test not think its an exam.
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Lesley South Africa flag [reply]
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An excellent idea - can you extend some reciprocity to drivers licence tests too, please?
Jomas Philippines flag [reply]
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its a bit hard

joel mmuummaa Afghanistan flag [reply]
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well maybe you should study for it. gosh!!
Joshua Australia flag [reply]
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I was born here, I am a patriot, the whole point of Australia is to be multicultural, we hardly have a history, a history many of us aren't proud of. I was born in Australia which automatically made me a citizen but was I drilled with ridiculus questions of our nations origins? no. This test and the information that the people need to learn to become "Australian" is very un-australian, saying that just because you don't know certain things about us mean you can't join us, we are a nation built from other nations yet we are rejecting them.

Sharon Australia flag [reply]
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I'm not sure that questions on your country's history are ridiculous - and presumably you were actually asked these or similar when you went to school! I'm not sure why wanting new citizens to know some of the history that made Australia the multi-cultural country it is, is 'un-Australian".

Gabriel Australia flag [reply]
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I agree with you Josh, as long as people know what is right and what is wrong here in Australia and can in any way or form contribute to this society; they should be allowed to become an Australian citizen.

R. J. Philippines flag [reply]
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I just love australia and just wanna be a citizen.

p.k. Australia flag [reply]
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and we should be rejecting many more: only the forbidden fruit is sweet
Richard Balman United Kingdom flag [reply]
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I haven't taken it personally, but from speaking to people who have, it is set at the right level. I would suggest however that some people would really struggle.
paul read United Kingdom flag [reply]
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should be harder
Hep Hzi Bah Htoo shwin Thailand flag [reply]
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I want to do the citizen test because i want to become the Australia population, so i hope the you will understand at me and give me the appointment to do the test.
Gurtej India flag [reply]
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It should be free of cost.

Matt Australia flag [reply]
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U shud be a cook here enjoying our beautiful country,our country has come a long way it has reached a point to put up with u pile of shits

RANI Afghanistan flag [reply]
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Matt,i didn't like wat u said there, can you plz go back and r/v aus history urself
Yi China flag [reply]
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It is not suitable and fair to every new immigrants.

Simon Australia flag [reply]
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It is only up to the Australian people to decide what is suitable and fair to the immigrants. Australian people elects a Parliament; whoever wins, forms a Government; the Government decides that there will be a test, that means, Australians have decided so.

Josh Australia flag [reply]
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Wuat about those who cannot elect their parliament, those under 18, who don't get a say? We are the newest generation of Australians and we should be deciding, not previous generations who still who racist grudges.
carla Sudan flag [reply]
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So that migrants will know the Laws and Rules of Australia (new home) that governs them.
Nhung Bui Vietnam flag [reply]
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This is very good because of helping you to know about history and culture of Australia country that you choose to live and be proud of. The more you know about the country you live the better outcome you get.
bec Australia flag [reply]
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it is stupid. i took it online to just to see and i failed. and i am a citizen
sarfaraz ahmed Pakistan flag [reply]
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please go to sydney any boys high school and get tother all year 10 students and ask them to pass this test. this result will show australian gov to decide what is right and what is wrong.
Vinod Kumar India flag [reply]
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It MUST be exempted at least in following condition: - One Spouse is Austalian citizen - Other spouse has lived in Australia for 10+ years.

Matt Canada flag [reply]
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why should MARRIED people have any benefits? what makes them better than SINGLE people?!!
Ismail Somalia flag [reply]
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I really liked this test.It is good for every one.I like Australi and its people they are respectiful.bye
ali Iran flag [reply]
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but it should be easier
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jack Afghanistan flag [reply]
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not good
Niv Srivastava India flag [reply]
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absolutely necessary. 'more so for the citizens as wel, who did not have to sit the test previously to aquire citizenship.
Karen Cue United Kingdom flag [reply]
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I beleive that if you have lived in the country for a certain amount of years, and have not broken the law, paid your taxes, and not asked any thing from the goverment, plus employ Australians, you should be given some leeway.
hung v nguyen Vietnam flag [reply]
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it'S good idea ; I totally agree
alek Sudan flag [reply]
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i need to do my citizenenship becuaes i want to be australia citizens
chris Australia flag [reply]
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this is tottaly rediouls
chichi Afghanistan flag [reply]
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australian born doesn't know about australia which is unfair that outsider has to give the test

emma Australia flag [reply]
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i was born in australia,i took the test for fun(online) i knew every answer,so don't say people who are born in Australia know nothing about Australia-its an insult!
naresh Austria flag [reply]
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i like
haidi Zakhary Egypt flag [reply]
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its very good and its a great help 2 us
nome t New Zealand flag [reply]
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yes,its awesome i think its much better then before last time it was petty hard for everyone
Max Australia flag [reply]
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Australian born citizen can`t even answer these questions

Joshua Australia flag [reply]
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Agreed. I just did that practice one, 13/20, I was born here. Some of the questions are idiotic. When was gold discovered.. who cares?

Matt Australia flag [reply]
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Excuse me it was gold that attracted a lot of European settlers in 1850s to our country,they contributed and worked hard to make it what it is today for people from all over the world to come and enjoy
rhian kinsley United Kingdom flag [reply]
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amazing
Malcolm Potini New Zealand flag [reply]
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coming from NZ one would think we know as much about Australia as the Australians themselves. How wrong I am. I,ve read through the life in Australia publication and found how rich in culture and history the country is. Not forgetting of course the vast areas that are recorded in each State.So along with the publication and the test I have just completed, I have realised I have only just touch the tip of the history and its modern day activitys of this great country. Looking forward to more information
sifeta Bosnia and Herzegovina flag [reply]
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some questions are created just to make people stress and waist time. what is difference between Arthur Philips and Arthur Philip. this time could be spent taking care of children or volontire work dear sir/ madam
samy Australia flag [reply]
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it should be easier than that its tooooo harddddddddddddddddddddddd
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jaspreet singh India flag [reply]
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yeah its alrite but i think it must be bit easier because who want to apply for australian citizenship they obviously belong to some other countries and its hard to know aout all these things in such a sort time of period. I agree with the general knowledge test but must be little bit easier .
starlettme Afghanistan flag [reply]
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Hi Obviously I'm a newbie here. I found this site through google search and I found this forum interesting so I drop by. Thanks for welcoming me in advance!
Carla Australia flag [reply]
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its good, but i havent done it but i think that people should know our country before they come into it! :)
nazmin Fiji flag [reply]
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some questions r really tough.even Australians dont know much about politics then forget about outsiders.test should be just the basics not about wat happened 200years before....
Martin Killips United Kingdom flag [reply]
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I think ALL citizens should sit this - including Australians born here. I think thousands of them woulf fail it. And are Aboriginals expected to take this test? It is fine having this test about a potential citixen's knowledge of Australia, but surely it should be something ALL Aussies partcipate in at some point?
william gale Sudan flag [reply]
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how many question are there in the citizenship test.and is it possible for me to get them right without failing most of them?
Jono Australia flag [reply]
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I feel its very unfair as I have asked many Australians about these questions, and none of them know the answere either. Its good to test but it should be made more easier.

Asian stone Myanmar flag [reply]
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I have Test on next 2nd of Dec 2009 , still not sure yet , those questions are driving me nuts , complete training test questions for $35? WOW , you are eating me ,well if i didn't make it I'll try for $35 then . I really want to passed , God help me.
Stephanie Australia flag [reply]
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The test is like something from a 5th grade test. Most Australian's will not know a lot of these questions and whether an immigrant knows them does not nessecarily make them any more or less 'Australian'.
Kevin Dickinson United Kingdom flag [reply]
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Looks great and is very helpful
c. sheather United Kingdom flag [reply]
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I have been in australia as a permaent resident for 28 years. I feel that I have paid my taxes all tis time and feel I should not have to take the test just so I can vote.
Rene Ranaivoharison France flag [reply]
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It's a good way to know if we are ready or not
hassan abdel rahman Lebanon flag [reply]
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it is cool
batol Afghanistan flag [reply]
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it should be made even more easier.for those who dont have time to prepare for the test.
moni Australia flag [reply]
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its good to know about our beautiful country and to learn about it but it should be easier cause when you open the book and read u just get confused of all the information....and the people who lived and born in australia dont know the history of it.... i think its good idea to do it in tafe or as a free course and do test and get it .....much easier and we learn more.
Layla Australia flag [reply]
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I think the test should be easier
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lisa LIm China flag [reply]
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it's funny N useless,I Hv Nothing 2 say Abt this TEst

Jake Australia flag [reply]
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i agree
Vera Czech Republic flag [reply]
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Why wouldn't people want to learn English? English language is very important and beneficial mainly to us - migrants. Also, the more we know about the country we live in the better it is for us. If people want to move to Australia they shouldn't expect that others will look after them forever. I mean healthy and able to learn people.

Renato Brazil flag [reply]
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totally agree with Vera! This is our new home, why trying so desperately to pretend as if we never left? and I think there is no discrimination in asking new citizens to comply with certain rules. After all, Australian government represents Australians who were here BEFORE us, and they have right to decide what kind of people they want and what these people must be able to do or to know.
pymnImmindy Afghanistan flag [reply]
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I found this site and i want to thank you for your work. You have done really very good site. Great work, great site! Thank you!
nimo Somalia flag [reply]
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because its very hard,for immigrant people to do the test!
Layla Australia flag [reply]
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I think you should make the questions easier.
jesse Australia flag [reply]
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it was too much about the past and not to much about the now
KK Japan flag [reply]
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I didn't need to take a test when I became a citizen. Passing the test does not automatically mean they are loyal to Australia. Meaningless.

Kevin Bangladesh flag [reply]
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It is not meant to ensure that somebody is loyal. It is meant to keep people who refuse to assimilate (by not speaking English, for example), OUT of Australian citizenship. Too many people are now talking about how they have right to this and that. They come to a foreign country and pretend to speak their language and so on. Nobody should be given an Australian passport if they can't answer a couple of very simple questions in English, and about the country that have them everything they wanted.
chantal Mauritius flag [reply]
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to come a citizenship you must know some thing about autralia
Kirsten Australia flag [reply]
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It's a bit unjust that you're asking potential migrants questions that I, an Australian citizen, cannot answer
cassie China flag [reply]
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we been here more then 10 years, all of us helped Australia built much better and multiculture then before and we are tax payer so Australia is our home why do we need a test ?
varun India flag [reply]
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it is very hard for people who are refugee and dependents.
issy Australia flag [reply]
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i have never done it myself but i think if you are part of a country you got to know about it! :)
Bri Australia flag [reply]
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i failed it and i was born and raised in Australia
katie Chandra Indonesia flag [reply]
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I think it is good to have a citizenship test, so people are do like to becoming a citizenship know and understand about the country, also supporting a good all good only when they become a citizenship in the country
john arok Sudan flag [reply]
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i like to become australia citizen
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Meg Australia flag [reply]
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I think that it should be more about australian living then australian history.
Armstrong India flag [reply]
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Good , Interesting and knowledgble site for Citizenship Test
Patrick Kirby Australia flag [reply]
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Those who wish to come into our country seeking refuge or a better lifestyle should be allowed to. It is unfair to deny people because they cannot answer a few stupid questions.
Shakila Afghanistan flag [reply]
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plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz make this easy that every1 can pass their test

ismat Afghanistan flag [reply]
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how can u get more easier than this?
fadila Lebanon flag [reply]
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i did my test 3 times and i didnt pass :) i dont know what was wrong and i had read bookabout 500 times and now they changing it to harder that what i heard from ppl *GOD BLESS JOHN HOWARD* i know that we have to learn about our new country but not in this way it should be better and my husband born in australia and he cant answer half of them so how can i came from overseas and do this?!?!?! i'm not complainning bout anything but plz make it easy for us and FREE!!!!!! why should we pay $250 to get a citizen it should be free from goverment!!thanks
annan perumal Australia flag [reply]
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at list we undertnd about australia
Whitney Berwick Australia flag [reply]
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It should be based around or ways, laws and culture in todays society. There should be test about the fuelncy of their english, and their intentions of living style for them and their children. Don't make them change their ways but make sure they will accept ours.
Sam India flag [reply]
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It should be easier not tougher
joanne Australia flag [reply]
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yes!!! thats only fair and so immigants have to know what australian culture and to know what australian people like..
Susan De Jong New Zealand flag [reply]
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I have been living and working in this country for close to 20yrs. I think that if someone has been here for 15+ yrs and has been working, paying taxes and haven't been in any trouble at all, shouldn't have to do this test and be given the option of automatic citizenship. cheers
SH Back South Korea flag [reply]
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I don't think it is the Citizenship test that determines a good Australian citizen. it was already hard enough to get the permanent residency in Australia. I think I have been already tested as a moral Citizen of Australia when I tried to get the visa. Practically, it takes people to get the citizenship for decades and those who have been in Australia over that many years would already have learned and experienced about Australia and its culture. Also, it is not easy for the people to go to the test locations as they have to sit on a test in a certain place. I think the test should be able to be done in, for example, the local Service Tasmania or any Medicare centres. I am in Ulverstone and it is very hard for me take the test regularly as I have to travel very far. And that affects my work shift too.

Gabriel Poland flag [reply]
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Agree with you when it comes to the PR, you really do have to show everything about yourself. I have been here for 8 years now and I am about to take the test. Interestingly enough, I can't always score 100%, hence it tells me that if living here (both working & studing) for so many years is insufficient to get a perfect score, then maybe the test is a bit too much.
Frederik Stander South Africa flag [reply]
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I love the idea - great. All people interested staying in this country MUST agree to stay here under the terms and conditions of the contry. If you do not like it - stay where you are. People that can not speak English, should not be allowed to become residents.
Raymond Australia flag [reply]
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all immigrants should have to not only take the test before entry into Australia but the pass rate should be 90%.
jeanette erickson United Kingdom flag [reply]
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most people have already lived in australia for years and class themselves aussies, why have a test,we are going to live here anyway.what about the people who dont speak english is this fair.

Jemma Australia flag [reply]
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Those people who don't speak English should not be allowed to be citizens of Australia. I think a sound knowledge of English is the minimum you can expect from someone who wants to live in an English-speaking country.

Pam Afghanistan flag [reply]
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Yeah, but they should be alownd to live a life in Aussie and NOt BE exluded, if you know what i mean
tenneh samura Sierra Leone flag [reply]
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becouse not everyone know how to read and write.
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Farah Afghanistan flag [reply]
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i don't get it at all it's too hard..
mari South Africa flag [reply]
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It is an unfair criteria for eligability for citizenship? why not encourage community services /active involvements as a fair prerequisite?

Kyle South Africa flag [reply]
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I couldn't agree more.
clara rizzi Australia flag [reply]
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The language used should be simple to cater for people who have not had the opportunity to be schooled in their country of origin. ESL teachers need to be consulted when revising the test
Jen Downes United Kingdom flag [reply]
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I've been an Aussie for 30+ years and I didn't score 100% ... which means the test is too hard. For a start, I easily *misread* one of the questions ... will you nix my citizenship because I didn't read the question correctly? And I'm an English speaker from birth -- it was just a mistake. Imagine how rough this is going to be on "the new chum" to whom "the language of Milton and the Bible," to quote G.B. Shaw, is his/her second or third language! Get real people -- have the test, but make it simpler.
Paul Osborne Australia flag [reply]
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I think to make the test a condition of becoming an Australian is unfair. I'm Australian born and I can't pass the test probably because I have no interest in politics or some of the other subjects. A new Australian will eventually learn what has to be known to live here why make it a condition that he or she learns what amounts to useless information.
Ann New Zealand flag [reply]
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I dont believe the test is needed in all cases. I have lived in Australia for 32years and think I should be exempt from taking the test. I tried to apply for citizenship (prior to the test) online but I was not recognized as being in Australia. Even though I had traveled on a passport back and forth over the years and been paying taxes for the 32 years living in Australia.
cristina Romania flag [reply]
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it is not fair becouse most australians don't know the answers to this questions and they are never force to learn like us .

Jemma Australia flag [reply]
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But they have done at least 12 years of Australian education and have learned about things those haven't even heard of who have to take the test. If one wants to become an Australian citizen, one should follow the rules and meet the requirements, not complain. After all, noone asked them to be here, they want to come and live here.

Nicole Netherlands flag [reply]
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Why would Australians need to know the answers? It's their country! They didn't CHOOSE to become Australians. People who CHOOSE Australia as a place to live should not complain that they have to know things that the locals don't know.
lynn driver United Kingdom flag [reply]
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yes i agree with the test. can't just let anyone in.
Edyta Poland flag [reply]
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I think all Australians should speak English and have the basic knowledge about Australia
sandra United Kingdom flag [reply]
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i have lived and paid taxes for 30 years and really do begrudge paying to become a citizen but alas i have no choice do I
sam Afghanistan flag [reply]
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very hard
Maha Tayar Australia flag [reply]
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people live in Australia should understand the preveliouges and the responsabilities also the geography and little of the history
elenapascaly Afghanistan flag [reply]
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Hi to all of you! I'm new here and i hope i can learn many things here.
Shar New Zealand flag [reply]
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Even though I have lived here for 15 years & thought I knew a lot of things about Australia, I found the questions really hard
ivy Philippines flag [reply]
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the citizenship test its a right dicision of the government to give gain everyone about the ethnic.culture.politic.especially the privillage to all citizen a become a voter
Australian citizenship test
ilknur Turkey flag [reply]
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i will sit to test today we will see
abdulbasset ghazawi Lebanon flag [reply]
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i think the test hould be a bit more simple because people who are born in australia dont know half the answers to the questions that are been asked in the test i think the test should be changed and make it 10 questions mean in the end you are bound to to pass the test if you put your time and effort into it but after what?in the end a hopefully you will get ur australian citinzenship . what other country has these tests to get a citeezship???i think they should be no test
Jeannie Malaysia flag [reply]
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It should be testing on Australian first before migrants. It's stressing.
nicole Chile flag [reply]
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there neva was a test before... so i think having a test is good, but it should not be so hard. who is going to rememba these questions later? i bet not even born australian know the nswers of these questions.
Praveen India flag [reply]
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everyone should know the culture and the laws of australia
Christine Butler New Zealand flag [reply]
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It would be fairer if Australians knew the answers to the questions other people from different lands are supposed to know. Do not mind learning about Australia but at least ensure questions are based on more laws,lifestyle etc.
nicholas marusho Zimbabwe flag [reply]
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its good because people hould know australia
maria Philippines flag [reply]
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its better the same before theres no test.
sara Iraq flag [reply]
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it is so hard
salini Sri Lanka flag [reply]
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good this test
Cameron New Zealand flag [reply]
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Its really a good idea
zac India flag [reply]
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Most of australians wouldn't pass it!

Matt Australia flag [reply]
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Well i guess 1 billion of your country men would be wishing to even have a chance to sit this test,So STFU and keep ur BS up ur ass
eul kun park South Korea flag [reply]
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IT IS ESSENCIAL TO DO TEST TO BE TAKEN CITIZENSHIP. BECAUSE, YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUSTRALIA'S HISTORY POLICY RULES AND SO ON BECOME AUSTRALIAN.
tamas Hungary flag [reply]
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its good!if you pass the test, then you speak english as well!
Steve Australia flag [reply]
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I am a born and bred Australian having only been outside my country once. I have been trying to pass the citizenship test but have failed. How are new immigrants supposed to know questions about our government system that I have never heard of myself. I am well educated but now it seems I know very little.
Australian citizenship test
Ann India flag [reply]
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Most of the Australians also dont know the answer to these questions. Why do we have to do it then??

Charles Australia flag [reply]
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We never asked you to leave your scums and become a part of our country,its you and your countrymen who come here in hoardes and by hook or crook they just want to hang on and never leave with out contributing,So STFU ,if you dont want to answer FO back to your scum

Charles Australia flag [reply]
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We never asked you to leave your scums and become a part of our country,its you and your countrymen who come here in hoardes and by hook or crook they just want to hang on and never leave with out contributing,So STFU ,if you dont want to answer FO back to your scum
samia Somalia flag [reply]
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yes its rely good idea am happy that i had exam to get my citizen , cause i learn many thing that i don't know before and i think that is important to now for every resident of Australia. Good luck for all. samia
manjula India flag [reply]
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New CITIZENSHIP book ismore intersting then old one.It is not confusing about when they happend.We love to know about aus &their belive,but not condistionally.
S. Rodger United Kingdom flag [reply]
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Yes its a good idea if you have just moved to Australia. I sat the test last year I am 51 years old and have lived here since I was 5 years of age most of my life. I thought it was ridiculous as all my schooling was here and I married and had children here.
sozan Australia flag [reply]
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its very interesting but some people said its hard and some quistions in the test not understood its from out the book
Aman Eritrea flag [reply]
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it give you an idea about australia
mily China flag [reply]
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it tests about ur understanding of english literacy more than ur knowledge of australian culture.I have studied in australia for five years (yr9 to uni) n i still didn't understand some of the critical words that appeared on the questions. People who have no knowledge of english before they arrived in Australia. they certainly would feel difficult to do the test even if they have done their 400 hr english training. My recommendation is to simplify questions (ways of questioning). Don't use too many sophisticated vocabularies. Thanks very much.

Susan Australia flag [reply]
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and your normal writing is "texting?" learn to actually write better instead of trying to introduce "texting" as an official part of literacy
John Allen United Kingdom flag [reply]
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Of course I agree with the test but the first thing should be allegance to Queen and country and if anyone is found to break that they should be Jailed or automatically Deported from Australia and or Both. No second chance or Questions Asked. Only the best of People are good enough for Australia.

Josh Australia flag [reply]
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Australia is so becoming a republic and leaving the commonwealth, the queen is just a public figure now. And you ideals are moronic, only the best of people are good enough from australia? Thats why this country was founded on convicts? Where Brtain decided to send criminals? Yes, I can see the connection.. the best of Criminals are good enough for Australia?

P.K. Australia flag [reply]
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Whatever happened then, happened then. Now the situation has changed. We don't take any more convicts, do we? And we can set standards for what kind of people we want. We are already doing it by having an skilled immigration program that's quite tough, so it's not easy to get in. Testing is perfectly logical. We want NEW people to be BETTER, even BETTER than ourselves: this is WHY the test is so "hard", and this is why the argument "even Australians can't answer these questions' is totally idiotic. It's the WHOLE IDEA!!!
Mahmut Cyprus flag [reply]
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Why did this test happening now and not before. People had personal problems in their country, thats why they came here. People who came here does not know english,; so which one do they have to learn, english or the test.
waad Iraq flag [reply]
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when i came to australia my english was zero after 5 years i can speak good and it wasnot geting citizen hard like now
ken whistler United Kingdom flag [reply]
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Emphasis should be on living as and with australians.respecting and absorbing the culture and the need to live and understand the full meaning of democracy.
Tamara Russia flag [reply]
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It is too simple. This test is about the very basic things
Yvette Hong Kong flag [reply]
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It's better to have interview instead of a test.

Lisa Brazil flag [reply]
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that is a good idea but maybe there still should be a smalled test
Silvester Slovakia flag [reply]
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I agree also I would ask for it in a case of permanent residency as well
captan cook Australia flag [reply]
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no thing to say
Australian citizenship test
Denis Sao Tome and Principe flag [reply]
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I don't agree
Janice S. Algeria flag [reply]
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it's too hard now, nobody can pass it...

Kitm D. China flag [reply]
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don't agree

i Afghanistan flag [reply]
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why don't you agree

jasper India flag [reply]
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bcoz its very tough for other nationalities

lyzl Afghanistan flag [reply]
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it was good ,,very simple to learned...study hard repeat and repeat until you got it .......
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