Australian Citizenship Test updated for the first time in more than a decade

From 15 November 2020, there will be an updated Australian Citizenship Test with a clear focus on Australian values.

The test would be updated for the first time in more than a decade to include a dedicated section on Australian values.

“Our Australian values are important. They have helped shape our country and they are the reason why so many people want to become Australian citizens,” Alan Tudge, Acting Minister for Immigration said

The updated Citizenship Test will comprise 20 multiple-choice questions, including five questions on Australian values. A person will be required to correctly answer all five of the questions on Australian values, with a mark of at least 75 per cent overall, to pass the test.

There will be no changes to the English language or residency requirements for citizenship.

From 30 October 2020, most new visa and citizenship applicants will be required to affirm the updated Australian Values Statement (AVS). The updated AVS will better reflect the shared values of Australian society, including the rule of law, freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of association and equality of opportunity for all people in Australia.

The changes have been announced today to coincide with Australian Citizenship Day. Citizenship Day is an opportunity for all Australians to reflect on the meaning of citizenship and the importance of the shared values that unite us.