Australian Citizenship Test Value Questions
Master every Australian values question required to pass the citizenship test.
What are Australian citizenship test value questions?
Australian citizenship test value questions are a special group of 5 questions within the 20-question test that focus on Australia's shared values — the principles that all citizens and permanent residents are expected to respect. They are drawn from the values section of the official resource book Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond.
Do I need to answer all 5 values questions correctly?
Yes. In the Australian citizenship test, you must answer all five Australian values questions correctly and achieve at least 75% overall to pass. If you score 18/20 overall but get even one values question wrong, you will not pass — values answers carry the strictest requirement of the test.
Common Australian values topics
- Rule of law — everyone, including governments, is subject to the law.
- Freedom of speech — the right to express ideas peacefully.
- Freedom of religion — the right to follow any religion or none.
- Equality of men and women — gender equality under the law and in society.
- Peaceful disagreement — resolving differences without violence.
- Obeying Australian law — laws apply equally to all residents and citizens.
Practise Australian values questions
The most reliable way to prepare is to practise values questions in the same English format used in the real test. Start with our values practice mode to drill each concept, then take a full mock test or free practice test to confirm you can answer all 5 values questions correctly under exam conditions. Chinese-speaking learners can read concept explanations in our 中文準備指南.
Why values questions matter
Becoming an Australian citizen is also a commitment to shared values. That is why the test treats values questions as essential: missing even one means you do not pass, regardless of your overall score.
FAQ
What are Australian citizenship test value questions?
Australian citizenship test value questions are 5 mandatory questions about Australia's shared values — including the rule of law, freedom of speech and religion, equality of men and women, peaceful disagreement, and obeying Australian law. You must answer all 5 correctly to pass.
Do I need to answer all 5 values questions correctly?
Yes. In the Australian citizenship test, you must answer all 5 Australian values questions correctly and achieve at least 75% overall (15 out of 20) to pass. Missing even one values question means you do not pass, regardless of your overall score.
How many Australian values questions are in the test?
Every citizenship test includes 5 Australian values questions out of 20 total questions, and you must answer all 5 correctly to pass.
What topics do values questions cover?
Common topics include the rule of law, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, gender equality, peaceful disagreement, and obeying Australian law.
What happens if I miss one values question?
You will not pass the test, even if your overall score is above 75%. All 5 values answers must be correct.
How can I prepare for values questions?
Use the values-focused practice on this site to learn each concept clearly and rehearse the wording used in real questions. Then take a full mock test to confirm you can answer all 5 values questions correctly under exam conditions.