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Day 1: Australia and its people
Read the relevant section of Our Common Bond and make short notes on people, history, states and territories, traditions and symbols. Finish with a small set of practice questions.
Do not spend the whole day creating beautiful notes. The goal is active recall.
Day 2: Democratic beliefs, rights and liberties
Study democracy, freedoms, equality, responsibilities, privileges and participation in Australian society. Explain each idea in your own words before attempting questions.
Day 3: Government and the law
Work through voting, the Constitution, Parliament, levels of government, law-making and the courts. Use the government and law guide to organise the topic.
Day 4: Australian Values
Give a full study session to Values because the test requires 5/5. Work through freedom, respect, fairness, equality of opportunity, Rule of Law, democracy, peaceful change and community responsibilities.
Finish with a Values-focused practice set.
Day 5: First full timed simulation
Take a 20-question test with the 45-minute timer running. Record your overall score and Values score separately.
Review every mistake immediately after the test and write down the source topic that needs revision.
Day 6: Repair weak areas
Spend most of the day on the topics that caused errors. Then take a second timed test. If the same type of mistake appears again, return to the source instead of rushing into a third test.
Day 7: Final review and simulation
Review your concise notes, especially Values. Take one final realistic simulation and focus on careful reading rather than speed. You have 45 minutes, so avoid unnecessary rushing.
Use Home Affairs official preparation resources throughout the week.
Put the guide into practice
Take a 20-question, 45-minute simulation and track the 15/20 overall requirement and 5/5 Australian Values requirement separately.
Start Free Test →Frequently asked questions
Can I prepare for the citizenship test in 7 days?
It is possible to organise a focused seven-day revision plan, but readiness depends on your starting knowledge and English comprehension.
What should I study first?
Use the four testable areas in Our Common Bond as your structure.
Which topic deserves extra attention?
Australian Values deserves dedicated revision because all five Values questions must be correct.
How many full mock tests should I take?
Quality matters more than quantity. Use a few full timed simulations and carefully review every mistake.