Our Common Bond flashcards

What is Our Common Bond?

Our Common Bond is the official study resource published by the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs. Every question on the Australian citizenship test is drawn from its testable section, so working through that material is the surest way to prepare. These flashcards drill the same questions one at a time — read the prompt, reveal the answer, then rate yourself so weaker cards resurface sooner.

The five study topics

• 1. Australia and Its People. History, geography, Indigenous heritage and the people who built modern Australia.
• 2. Australia's Democratic Beliefs. Parliamentary democracy, the rule of law and freedom of speech.
• 3. Government and the Law. How federal, state and local government work — and your role in it.
• 4. Australian Values. The shared values that bind us — fairness, equality, respect, freedom.
• 5. Rights and Responsibilities. What you can expect from Australia, and what Australia expects from you.

How the test works

The Australian citizenship test has 20 multiple-choice questions and a 45-minute time limit. The pass mark is 75% — you need at least 15 of the 20 questions correct. One rule sits above your overall score: the five questions drawn from Part 4, Australian Values, must all be answered correctly. Miss even one values question and you do not pass, however well you did on the rest.

This is a free, independent practice tool — not a government service or the official test. The questions are built from Our Common Bond, the Department of Home Affairs booklet, which is published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. Spaced revision and repeated flashcard drilling are among the most reliable ways to commit the facts to memory. When you want the material in full, read the study guide, then check yourself with a practice test.