<P> In December 2006 , it was announced that applicants for Australian citizenship who are over 18 and under 60 years old will need to pass an Australian citizenship test . 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 . Citizenship applicants are required to study a booklet produced by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship . </P>
four aspects of being an australian that are tested in the australian citizenship test
English language Australia 's `` values '' history traditional and national symbols