Updated test and pass rate to take effect from 19 October 2009
The Australian government have announced that all would-be citizens will need to take a new revised citizenship test from 19 October 2009. The pass mark for the new test will increase from 60 per cent to 75 per cent but will not contain any mandatory questions. more ...

Australian Citizenship Exam Undergoes Major Changes
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) of Australia recently announced changes made to its citizenship exam. more ...

Australian government cuts immigration program
The Rudd Government will cut the 2008-09 permanent skilled migration program by 14 per cent to protect local jobs while ensuring employers can access skilled professionals in industries still experiencing skills shortages. more ...

Citizenship Test to be revised by August 09 - Pass mark raised to 75 percent
The federal government has announced that a revised Australian Citizenship Test will be ready by August 2009. The changes will include increasing the pass mark from 60 to 75 percent and shifting the test's focus to democratic beliefs, rights and liberties and law. more ...

Citizenship test review to be released
The federal government will release a review of the controversial citizenship test within weeks according to The Age. more ...