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Citizenship tests...

...apparently coming in from 1st October..... damn....

http://www.workpermit.com/news/2007-...parliament.htm

some example questions here, i'll have no chance with my baby brain http://www.workpermit.com/news/2007-...s-released.htm

how does knowing all this crap make us better citizens anyway? :confused: :blink:

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I wonder how many Born and bread Aussies would do well with that;)

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Originally Posted by bridie (Post 5309144)

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Probably as well as Brits would do with the citizenship test for immigrants to the UK ;)

I had a go at a "suggested" test the other day and straight off the bat got about 17 out of 20. It can't be too difficult ;)

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I think I might take the test anyhow, even though I won't need to. I don't want moral high grounders saying that I'm not a proper citizen because I haven't passed the test.

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Originally Posted by NKSK version 2 (Post 5309503)

I think I might take the test anyhow, even though I won't need to. I don't want moral high grounders saying that I'm not a proper citizen because I haven't passed the test.

Can't see anyone saying that, but if it has to be done, then just do it, and get over it.:)

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Originally Posted by Weirdstone (Post 5309516)

Can't see anyone saying that, but if it has to be done, then just do it, and get over it.:)

No, I can't either - I should have put a smiley face after my comment!

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Originally Posted by NKSK version 2 (Post 5309547)

No, I can't either - I should have put a smiley face after my comment!

It's only a little thing compared to the great life we're having here..

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[QUOTE=bridie;5309144 i'll have no chance with my baby brain :blink:[/QUOTE]

11 years on and I'm still using that as my excuse :lol:

But there is hope for us yet ...

"Special arrangements will be made for those with low levels of literacy and other special needs."

:thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by sel (Post 5309598)

11 years on and I'm still using that as my excuse :lol:

But there is hope for us yet ...

"Special arrangements will be made for those with low levels of literacy and other special needs."

:thumbsup:

I would have been ok then haha

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Originally Posted by bridie (Post 5309144)

The 4 year rule is not retrospective is it? The wording of the article seems to imply that all permanent residents currently in Australia will have to wait the 4 years before applying for citizenship?

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Originally Posted by DunRoaminTheUK (Post 5309719)

It does sound like that doesn't it. But it's not true if you validated before midnight 30th June 2007, only after. :)

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Originally Posted by Wendy (Post 5309731)

It does sound like that doesn't it. But it's not true if you validated before midnight 30th June 2007, only after. :)

Pheww, that's a relief. I thought it was the case but I was also left wondering if I had simply missed out one some recent update the legislation.

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by bridie (Post 5309144)

OK, I'll take a stab. :)

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1. In what year did Federation take place?

1901.

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2. Which day of the year is Australia Day?

26th of January.

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3. Who was the first Prime Minister of Australia?

I have absolutely no idea. :confused:

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4. What is the first line of Australia's national anthem?

"Australians all, let us rejoice".

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5. What is the floral emblem of Australia?

The wattle.

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6. What is the population of Australia?

About 20 million.

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7. In what city is the Parliament House of the Commonwealth Parliament located?

Canberra.

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8. Who is the Queen's representative in Australia?

The Governor General.

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9. How are Members of Parliament chosen?

National vote.

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10. Who do members of Parliament represent?

The public (allegedly!)

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11. After a federal election, who forms the new government?

The winning party.

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12. What are the colours on the Australian flag?

Red, white & blue.

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13. Who is the head of the Australian Government?

The Prime Minister.

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14. What are the three levels of government in Australia?

Federal, state, local.

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15. In what year did the European settlement of Australia start?

1788.

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16. Serving on a jury if required is a responsibility of Australian citizenship: true or false?

True; jury service is compulsory, as is voting.

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17. In Australia, everyone is free to practice the religion of their choice, or practice no religion: true or false?

True.

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18. To be elected to the Commonwealth Parliament you must be an Australian citizen: true or false?

True.

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19. As an Australian citizen, I have the right to register my baby born overseas as an Australian citizen: true or false?

True.

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20. Australian citizens aged 18 years or over are required to enroll on the electoral register: true or false?

True.

Does anyone know how many I got right? :o

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Originally Posted by Vash the Stampede (Post 5309820)

OK, I'll take a stab. :)

1901.

26th of January.

I have absolutely no idea. :confused:

"Australians all, let us rejoice".

The wattle.

About 20 million.

Canberra.

The Governor General.

National vote.

The public (allegedly!)

The winning party.

Red, white & blue.

Federal, state, local.

1788.

True; jury service is compulsory, as is voting.

True.

True.

True.

True.

Does anyone know how many I got right? :o

pass but is the answer to no 13.... John Howard as the PM???

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Originally Posted by Wendy (Post 5309731)

It does sound like that doesn't it. But it's not true if you validated before midnight 30th June 2007, only after. :)

They told us ours were ready at the end of June but we were off-shore so had to wait until we came back to Australia in early July - 4 years for us then but that's ok as we have already done 2 years on a 457