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Sep 14th 2007, 12:11 am

bridie

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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?

Sep 14th 2007, 12:16 am

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

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Sep 14th 2007, 12:36 am

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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

Sep 14th 2007, 3:23 am

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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.

Sep 14th 2007, 3:26 am

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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.

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

Sep 14th 2007, 3:36 am

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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!

Sep 14th 2007, 3:38 am

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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..

Sep 14th 2007, 3:55 am

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

[/QUOTE]

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

But there is hope for us yet ...

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

Sep 14th 2007, 4:50 am

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

But there is hope for us yet ...

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

I would have been ok then haha

Sep 14th 2007, 4:56 am

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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?

Sep 14th 2007, 5:03 am

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

Sep 14th 2007, 5:06 am

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Originally Posted by Wendy

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.

Sep 14th 2007, 6:31 am

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Re: Citizenship tests...

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Originally Posted by bridie

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.

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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?

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Sep 14th 2007, 6:36 am

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Re: Citizenship tests...

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OK, I'll take a stab.

1901.

26th of January.

I have absolutely no idea.

"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?

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

Sep 14th 2007, 6:38 am

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Originally Posted by Wendy

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

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