Part 4 Questions and Answers — Australian Values
This is the part that must be known perfectly. Five of the twenty questions on the real test come from Australian values, and getting even one of them wrong fails the whole test regardless of your total score.
Practise these until you answer every one without hesitating.
Showing 30 of 49 questions in this part.
1. What is a core Australian value about the worth of every person?
- A. That only citizens are worthy of respect
- B. Respect for equal worth, dignity and freedom of every person
- C. That the government decides who is worthy
- D. Only successful people deserve respect
Answer: B. A fundamental Australian value is respect for the equal worth, dignity and freedom of every individual.
2. Are men and women equal in Australia?
- A. No, men have more rights
- B. Yes — men and women have equal rights and opportunities
- C. Only in some jobs
- D. Only if they have equal education
Answer: B. Equality of men and women is a core Australian value. Both have equal rights and opportunities under Australian law.
3. What does 'freedom of religion' mean as an Australian value?
- A. Everyone must follow one religion
- B. People are free to follow any religion or none, without imposing on others
- C. Religion is banned in public
- D. Only Christian religions are allowed
Answer: B. Freedom of religion means all Australians are free to follow any religion, or no religion at all — but must not impose their beliefs on others.
4. Do Australians have to obey Australian laws?
- A. Only citizens do
- B. Yes — all people in Australia must obey Australian laws, including federal, state and local laws
- C. Only if the law matches their culture
- D. Only if they agree with the law
Answer: B. All people in Australia must obey Australian law, including laws made by the federal, state, territory and local governments.
5. Why is English important as an Australian value?
- A. It is the only permitted language
- B. It is the national language and helps people participate fully in Australian society
- C. It is required to attend religious services
- D. It is spoken only in Parliament
Answer: B. English is Australia's national language. Speaking English helps people access services, work and take part in Australian community life.
6. Should people in Australia make an effort to learn English?
- A. No, it is not important
- B. Yes — learning English helps people participate in Australian society
- C. Only if they work in government
- D. Only children need to
Answer: B. Making an effort to learn English is an Australian value. Speaking English helps people participate fully in Australian society, get jobs and access services.
7. Can people speak other languages at home in Australia?
- A. No, only English is allowed
- B. Yes, people can speak any language at home while learning English for public life
- C. Only if they get government permission
- D. Only if they have citizenship
Answer: B. Australians are free to speak any language at home. English, as the national language, is important for participating in wider society.
8. What is 'community participation' as an Australian value?
- A. Being paid to serve the community
- B. Contributing to community life through volunteering, helping neighbours and civic activity
- C. Only voting
- D. Attending political rallies only
Answer: B. Community participation means taking part in Australian society through volunteering, helping neighbours, joining community groups and civic activities.
9. Are all Australians expected to reject violence?
- A. No, only certain groups
- B. Yes — Australian values reject violence, intimidation and discrimination
- C. Only in wartime
- D. Only in public
Answer: B. Rejecting violence, intimidation, discrimination and coercion is central to Australian values.
10. Is discrimination based on race acceptable in Australia?
- A. Yes, in private
- B. No — racial discrimination is unlawful and against Australian values
- C. Only in some jobs
- D. Yes, if it's not against citizens
Answer: B. Racial discrimination is against Australian values and against the law under the Racial Discrimination Act 1975.
11. Are Australians expected to respect people of different cultures?
- A. No, everyone must adopt Australian culture
- B. Yes — mutual respect for people of different backgrounds is a core Australian value
- C. Only Christian cultures
- D. Only if they have been in Australia for years
Answer: B. Australia is a multicultural society. Mutual respect and tolerance for people of all backgrounds and beliefs is a core value.
12. Is forced marriage legal in Australia?
- A. Yes, if the family agrees
- B. No — forced marriage is illegal in Australia
- C. Only for adults
- D. Only if it is a cultural tradition
Answer: B. Forced marriage is a serious crime in Australia. Marriage must be freely and voluntarily entered into by both parties.
13. What is the minimum age to legally marry in Australia?
- A. 16
- B. 18 (with some exceptions from 16 with a court order)
- C. 21
- D. 25
Answer: B. You must be at least 18 to marry in Australia. In special cases someone aged 16 or 17 may marry with permission from a court and a parent.
14. Is domestic violence acceptable in Australia?
- A. Yes, within families
- B. No — domestic and family violence is a crime and against Australian values
- C. Only occasionally
- D. Only against adults
Answer: B. Domestic and family violence is a serious crime in Australia. Australian values protect the safety and dignity of every person.
15. Should girls have the same access to education as boys?
- A. No, boys should be prioritised
- B. Yes — equal access to education is a fundamental Australian value
- C. Only at primary level
- D. Only in government schools
Answer: B. In Australia, girls and boys have equal rights to education, and school is compulsory for all children regardless of gender.
16. Is polygamy legal in Australia?
- A. Yes
- B. No — you can only be legally married to one person at a time
- C. Only in some states
- D. Only under religious law
Answer: B. Polygamy is illegal in Australia. You can only be legally married to one person at a time.
17. Is female genital mutilation (FGM) acceptable in Australia?
- A. Yes, if it is a cultural practice
- B. No — FGM is illegal and a serious crime in Australia
- C. Only if done by a doctor
- D. Only for adults
Answer: B. FGM is illegal in Australia and is a serious form of child abuse. Cultural or religious traditions do not permit breaking the law.
18. What is 'mateship'?
- A. Being loyal only to close friends
- B. A tradition of friendship, loyalty and helping each other, especially in adversity
- C. Membership of a political party
- D. Marrying a friend
Answer: B. Mateship is an important Australian tradition of friendship, loyalty, equality and helping each other — especially in hard times.
19. What does 'a fair go' mean as an Australian value?
- A. Winning without effort
- B. Everyone deserves equal opportunity based on effort and talent, not background
- C. A chance to break the rules once
- D. Government support for everyone
Answer: B. A 'fair go' expresses the Australian belief that success should come from effort and ability, not from privilege or background.
20. Is bullying or harassment acceptable in Australia?
- A. Yes, in schools
- B. No — bullying, harassment and intimidation are against Australian values and often unlawful
- C. Only if not physical
- D. Only among adults
Answer: B. Bullying and harassment are against Australian values and are unlawful in workplaces, schools and public life.
21. Should Australians show compassion for those in need?
- A. No
- B. Yes — compassion for those in need is a core Australian value
- C. Only towards family
- D. Only through official charities
Answer: B. Compassion for those in need is a fundamental Australian value, reflected in mateship, volunteering and public services.
22. Should Australians resolve disagreements peacefully?
- A. No, violence is faster
- B. Yes — peaceful resolution of disputes is an Australian value
- C. Only in the workplace
- D. Only through the courts
Answer: B. Australians are expected to resolve disagreements through peaceful, lawful means — such as discussion, mediation or the legal system.
23. Can religion be used to justify breaking Australian laws?
- A. Yes
- B. No — Australian law applies to everyone regardless of religion
- C. Only in private
- D. Only for major religions
Answer: B. No religion or cultural belief can be used to justify breaking Australian law. Everyone in Australia must obey Australian law.
24. Is it acceptable to control a spouse's movements in Australia?
- A. Yes, if you are married
- B. No — restricting someone's freedom of movement is unlawful
- C. Only for safety
- D. Only in traditional families
Answer: B. Restricting a spouse's freedom of movement is a form of family violence and is illegal in Australia.
25. Do children have rights in Australia?
- A. No
- B. Yes — children have the right to be safe, cared for and educated, protected by law
- C. Only citizen children
- D. Only after they are 12
Answer: B. Children in Australia have rights including the right to be safe, cared for, and educated. Child abuse and neglect are crimes.
26. Is child abuse illegal in Australia?
- A. No
- B. Yes — child abuse is a serious crime and reporting is required in some cases
- C. Only physical abuse
- D. Only outside the family
Answer: B. Child abuse of any form — physical, emotional, sexual or neglect — is a serious crime in Australia.
27. Do Australians value volunteering?
- A. No
- B. Yes — volunteering to help others and the community is highly valued
- C. Only for retirees
- D. Only in emergencies
Answer: B. Volunteering is highly valued in Australia and helps build strong, caring communities.
28. Is bribery of officials acceptable in Australia?
- A. Yes, to speed things up
- B. No — bribing public officials is a serious criminal offence
- C. Only for small favours
- D. Only in business
Answer: B. Bribing public officials is a serious criminal offence in Australia. The rule of law means everyone must follow the law.
29. Can employers refuse to hire someone because of their religion?
- A. Yes
- B. No — religious discrimination in employment is unlawful
- C. Only in small businesses
- D. Only in religious workplaces
Answer: B. Discrimination in employment because of religion is against Australian anti-discrimination laws.
30. Can employers refuse to hire someone because of their gender?
- A. Yes
- B. No — gender discrimination in employment is unlawful
- C. Only for physical jobs
- D. Only in senior roles
Answer: B. Gender discrimination is illegal under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984.
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