In order to be able to take the test, one must be a permanent resident of Australia and one must have applied for Australian citizenship.
The objective of the test is to prove an applicant's grasp of English language and understanding of Australia's "values", history, traditional and national symbols.
[2] On 28 April 2008 the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans, announced the appointment of an independent committee to conduct a review of the Australian citizenship test since its implementation on 1 October 2007.
To pass the test one must: The material is drawn from the official guide "Our common bond" published by the Australian Government Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC).
In less congested areas, wait times are considerably less, if any; in Adelaide, for instance, an applicant needs to make an appointment online or by paper application to Adelaide DIAC office anytime.