Study guides
Read the guide you need
Use these guides when a rule, date or test condition is unclear. Open a topic, tap through the key points and follow the source links for the current Home Affairs information.
Published 27 March 2026Reviewed 27 July 2026
Choose a topic
The four guides match the areas people need alongside question practice. You do not need to read them in order.
Guide 01
Citizenship process
See where the test sits in a citizenship-by-conferral application.
- Eligibility and documents
- Appointment and test
- Live fee and processing links
Guide 02
Australian values
Learn the values rule and how to read a short scenario question.
- The separate 5/5 rule
- Freedom, respect and equality
- Lawful action in scenarios
Guide 03
Australia and its people
Put the dates, national symbols and civic milestones into a useful sequence.
- First Peoples and settlement
- Federation and migration
- Flags, symbols and national days
Guide 04
Common test mistakes
Fix the preparation mistakes that lead to avoidable wrong answers.
- Overall and values scoring
- Using translations well
- Timing and repeat appointments
Put it into practice
Use a guide, then answer questions
Choose the matching booklet part and answer ten questions. The explanation after each answer will show what to reread.